Others chimed in with their own versions of the hack. Teacher shares clever hack using old plastic food containers: 'I can't ...

Leftover paint is perfect for color-coding storage boxes. ... If you only have one, paint all containers with the same color, ...

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 ...

After painting a room, fence or other household feature, many of us like to keep the leftover liquid on hand for touch-ups. But if paint isn’t stored properly in between projects, it can become ...

How to Dispose of Paint Method #5: Recycle empty paint cans. Ranjeet Mandal / EyeEm // Getty Images If you've emptied a can of paint, let the residue air-dry, then recycle the can with other metals.

To help you deal with paint cans of yore, AD spoke to Jeremy Walters, sustainability ambassador at Republic Services, a company that provides recycling and waste services across the country. “If ...

· An unopened can of paint can last a long time if it is stored in a dry, cool, dark place. It’s best not to leave any paint cans in sunlight, outdoors, or in a damp location.

At the drive, anyone will be able to recycle their unused, unwanted or leftover paint for free. Donations for Pikes Peak Habitat will be accepted. Paint has to be in original, labeled containers.