According to How To Go Solar, using bubble wrap as insulation improves their efficiency by 50% or more on single-glazed windows and up to 20% on double-glazed ones.

From getting the biggest bang for your buck buying fresh strawberries to a novel way to insulate windows from winter cold, the 2023 Farmers’ Almanac has some life hacks to share.

Tape some bubble wrap around the part of your hangers that holds up your shirts’ shoulders—the extra padding can prevent annoying creases, especially for heavy-but-delicate clothes, like sweaters.

How to use bubble wrap in your yard Rather than disposing of bubble wrap, you can reuse it in your garden or buy it directly to use from scratch.