We’ve bought a lot of paint during our renovations in the last few months. 

Any tips on how to store it?

There are some general guidelines you should find useful:

•  When storing paint in its can make sure you wipe down the rim before putting  the lid back on.

•  Before re-sealing the can, cover the opening with plastic-wrap then put the lid securely into place and tap it down. This helps ensure an airtight seal.

•  To avoid the skin that forms on the top of paint, tightly seal the can and store  it upside-down.

•  Avoid storing paint in extreme heat or extreme cold.

•  For disposal of water-based paint, pour the leftover paint into a paper bag  containing     sawdust, sand or cat-litter. Then you can dispose of the absorbed  paint with other trash.

•  When disposing of oil-based paints, don’t just throw it all in the wheelie-bin.  Check with your local council. Irresponsible disposal of oil-based paint can  lead to toxic environmental pollution and public-health hazards.

Another tip: If you’ve not finished with it, why not pour a small amount of each type you're saving into sealable jars so when you go back later to do touch-ups you won't have to go to the trouble of opening and re-sealing a big container.