08/31/2026
Hold on to that leftover paint! As long as it's sealed well, it can last for up to 2 years. Keep it for small touch-ups, especially in high-traffic areas like hallways, kitchens, mudrooms, stairways, or kids’ rooms.
Make sure to label it with the room or surface where it was used. That saves a lot of guessing later.
And if you have old paint from years past, be careful with disposal. Latex paint can usually go out with curbside trash once it has hardened and the lid is removed,but oil or alkyd-based paint should be brought to a local recycling center.