After covering over the windows (where we noticed a measurable, immediate, difference in our thermostat, by the way), phase 2 of our winterization project was to fashion crudely homemade radiator reflectors. We reasoned that preventing heat from vanishing through our uninsulated walls would be the second-best way to stay ahead in the heating game.
So I grabbed some discarded boxes from work and went to town with a roll of aluminum foil and some more scotch tape.
Easy enough, and did not require any expensive kits. The only question we sort of had was at Lowe’s…they had what was basically bubble-wrap encased in aluminum insulation for about $20.00, but we decided not to go for it since we weren’t sure (A) if it would work at all and (B) if the price was worth it. But thankfully, the salvaged cardboard was of just the right size to slink between our radiators and the outside wall–just a bit short on the window below.
Too soon to see a difference yet, but hopefully it’ll be the little things that add up!
