While the garage might be the safest place to store paint out of reach of children and pets, weather changes could affect the paint's quality. Cold temperatures can cause paint to separate, thicken, ...

Dear Heloise: My suggestion is about paint storage. Please do not store leftover paint (both oil-based and latex) in the original can unless you'll be using it within a few days. I store all of my ...

(CONSUMER REPORTS/WTVF) — A lot of people tackled DIY projects at home during the pandemic. Some even renovated and painted, but what do you do with the leftover paint? If you store it correctly, you ...

So, you’ve finished your painting project, but there’s still paint left over. Tossing it out feels wasteful, but storing it improperly can lead to a dried-out, unusable mess—or even a safety hazard.

Q. What’s the best way to store partly used cans of paint without having them develop a skin on the surface? A. Here are several solutions that have worked for us. 1. Store the can upside down. 2. Cut ...

How bad is it to put a bird feeder outside your window? How about storing paint in the garage, or washing your dish towels with your clothes? Sara Peterson from HGTV magazine challenges Kathie Lee and ...

Cans containing leftover paint are a natural part of any garage landscape in most American homes. Unfortunately, for many, re-using this paint can often be a disappointment, as the color may appear ...

Despite its thick consistency, you might be surprised with the answer to the question, 'does paint freeze?' While there can be some differences depending on the type of paint, the fact is, paint can, ...

Here's a hint that makes pouring and storing paint a breeze: Save all your liquid-laundry-detergent jugs. Wash them out, and you won't find a better way to store paint. No more rusty, nonoperable lids ...

Q. Last weekend I was doing some touch-up painting to the exterior of my house, to get it ready for another Midwestern winter. The paint I used was a high-grade exterior latex. I have two cans–one for ...