Here’s how to store half-filled cans of paint, so the paint stays fresh until the next time you use it.

Before replacing the can lid, take a large piece of plastic food wrap, push it down into the can and lay it right on top of the paint. Then press the plastic against the sides of the can. Replace the lid and set the can on a shelf.

The plastic wrap will seal out air and keep the paint fresher longer.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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