Aluminium foil feels like one of those kitchen staples that’s practically indestructible, which is probably why most people give almost no thought to where the box actually lives. But foil is thinner and more easily damaged than it looks, and the wrong storage spot, too close to the stove, standing upright in a cramped drawer, shoved under heavier items, can leave you fighting a torn, wrinkled, or unevenly tearing roll well before it’s actually used up. A few small adjustments to where and how you store it can make a real difference to how smoothly it dispenses and how long the roll actually lasts. Here’s what’s worth knowing.