But there's actually a great upcycle that transforms everyday metal paint cans into a cute bird feeder for your yard. Not ...

In most areas, empty latex paint cans can simply be recycled (check with your local recycling center first). Just leave the lid off to show that the can is actually empty or at least completely dry.

Recycle empty paint cans with other metals. If dried paint fills a can to a depth of about a half inch or less, dry it in the can and recycle the paint can. If you have a more-or-less full can of ...

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain – which would contaminate the ...

He repurposed the spray nozzle from a commercial spray paint can. By first releasing all of the pressure from the empty paint he could then use a hack saw to remove the top disk. He used Sugru to ...

An empty can of oil-based paint might be recyclable, but the paint itself is considered hazardous waste that should be dealt with separately from traditional garbage and recycling. It’s worth ...

A: Both questions are related, so this week’s column is a two-fer. Caps and lids are recyclable in Rhode Island, when attached to the right host. Because bottles can be plastic, metal or glass ...

There are a few methods for drying out paint: Let oxygen get to work If a paint can is nearly empty, leaving it with the lid off until the paint inside hardens is an easy, cost-free solution.

In many homes, half-empty paint cans sit untouched in basements and garages, collecting dust as homeowners wait for that one day a year when they can finally drop them off at their local transfer ...

If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll probably find a half-empty paint can or two. We know we can’t pour the leftover paint down the drain — which would contaminate the ...