When it comes to aluminum foil, you probably only use the metallic material to cover baking sheets, pans, and leftovers.

But just like many other things in your kitchen, tinfoil has countless uses that most people don’t know about. In fact, you might just begin stockpiling it ASAP once you read about the impressive variety of DIY projects and around-the-house life hacks that utilize it. And once you let your creative juices flow, you might even come up with some new uses for tinfoil on your own!

1. Think spring by decorating your house with these colorful birds made with tinfoil and other household items.

2. No need to buy an expensive space heater when you can make one yourself.

Simply Dixon

3. Cover your paint trays with tinfoil to help eliminate mess and make the trays last longer.

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