Shake it off
Whenever we start painting something, it is common practice to wipe off the excess paint off the brush before we begin. The brush is usually wiped off on the rim of the paint can/container, and over time, it cakes up.
There’s a really handy trick to minimize the excess paint and splatter. Rather than pressing the brush to the rim of the paint can, put a rubber band across the top of the can to wipe the brush on instead.
For all it’s worth
If you are someone who loves to save money wherever you can, or simply love knowing all the hacks and tricks related to household maintenance, then this is the tip for you. Hold onto your well-earned pennies, and save that extra paint!
Roller brushes do soak up quite a lot of paint. A large quantity of it is leftover on the brush once you’re done with your masterpiece. You can, fortunately, extract a good amount of paint by scraping the roller down with a bench scraper.
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