Painting is a DIY-friendly task, but if you’re a beginner, you might be stumped over how to even open the airtight lid on a paint can. Opening a paint can isn’t as easy as popping open a can of soda, ...

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.

Half-used cans of spray paint are a common product to have on hand. Maybe it was for touch-ups or a craft project but either way, it's too much left to let go of. But when you're not using it, where ...