Just figured out something kinda cool. My router was giving me trouble lately, weak signals upstairs and all that jazz. Anyway, someone told me to wrap a piece of aluminum foil around a cardboard panel and place it behind the router antenna. I thought it sounded ridiculous, but you know what... it actually worked. Signal upstairs went from barely usable to streaming Netflix without buffering. Crazy, right? Curious if anyone else has weird little hacks like this that actually work.
That's actually pretty clever—I might have to try it myself. A lot of my clients struggle with wifi dead zones, especially in older homes with thick walls or quirky layouts. Usually, I recommend mesh systems or cleverly placed repeaters hidden behind decor, but your foil trick sounds like a budget-friendly alternative. Has anyone tried hiding their router or signal boosters in decorative boxes or baskets without affecting the signal? Curious if aesthetics ever messed with your connectivity...
I've actually tried hiding my router in a wicker basket to blend it into our living room decor... looked great, but the signal took a noticeable hit. Ended up placing it behind a plant instead—still subtle, but way better connectivity.
