If you find your paint cans are always a mess after you’re done painting and hard to open again the next time you need to use them, try this preventative trick for your next painting job: apply masking tape first.
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After opening a can of paint, apply the tape (you could use transparent or painter’s tape too) around the entire rim, and then pour it into the tray or use your brushes as usual. When you’re done painting, remove the tape and the rim should be clean.
[via Household Magic Daily Tips email newsletter]
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