Paint Hoarding

Hi, my name is Kate and I hoard paint.

Hi, Kate.

If you're like me, then you do it too. Do you have one of these areas in your home/garage/store?

Yeah. I do too. It's difficult to find that perfect shade of paint. And even more difficult to estimate how much the project will necessitate. And it's nice to have a little left over (not that I ever smudge walls - or worse, cause that unsightly divot when I move furniture around and smack into the wall.) But space is precious in my house. So I say, "Let's stand up and reclaim our paint closets/shelves/etc! Are you with me?!?!"

Ok. That may have been a bit dramatic. But you get the idea.

Brooklyn Limestone posted this great project. Yes, it may be time consuming but it's worth it. Pros: A) Going through "the stash" helps decide what needs to be kept and what can be discarded.* B) Taking the time to touch up all of those smudges and dings around the house. C) Reclaiming that "lost" area of your home. Now the paint cans are smaller (and therefore take up less room) and pretty enough to be kept in plain sight. Double Bonus: Now you have more room to store all those other craft supplies (You know - the ones you're too embarrassed to show your significant other/roommate.)

*If you decide to purge that paint, please do it responsibly. Here are some tips.

- Kate

paint storage - Here