13 Simple Paint Hacks That Make Painting Your Home So Much Easier

Don't Keep Opening A Giant Paint Can For Tiny Repairs

After painting a room, you usually have some paint left over. The obvious thing to do is put the lid back on the gallon can and store it somewhere safe. But months or years later, when a tiny scuff appears on the wall, you have to drag that entire container out just to cover an area the size of a coin. There's a much more convenient option.

Pour a small amount of your leftover paint into a clean, airtight container that's appropriately sized for storage. A small jar can be much easier to handle when you only need enough paint for a quick touch-up. Instead of wrestling with a large can, you can grab the little container, stir the paint if necessary, and repair the damaged spot. The important part is making sure the container is clean, suitable for paint storage, and sealed tightly. Label it with the room and paint information so you know exactly what it contains.

And don't throw away all your leftover paint just because you think you'll never need it. Walls get scratched. Furniture bumps into them. Pictures get moved. That tiny bit of leftover paint might seem useless today, but it can become incredibly valuable the next time you notice an ugly mark on an otherwise perfect wall.