Have you ever stepped back after a DIY home project or a project you did for a client and felt an immense sense of pride? That moment when you see the transformation and know you made it happen? That’s the power of painting, and it’s why I fell in love with the craft.

The first rule of touch-up paint storage? Keep it inside—either in a basement or an upstairs storage closet. If you’re storing it in the basement, make sure it’s up off the concrete floor, ideally on a shelf a few inches off the ground. Avoid the garage! In cold climates, paint can…