40/40 Keep a paintbrush wet
Planning to resume painting the next day? Skip the brush cleaning for now—simply remove the excess paint and wrap the brush tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Secure the foil around the base of the handle with a rubber band to keep it sealed and prevent the bristles from drying out overnight.
Make a funnel
No funnel on hand? Fold a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil in half for strength, then roll it into a cone shape to create a quick, disposable funnel. Unlike rigid funnels, this makeshift version can be easily bent to reach tight or awkward spaces—perfect for tasks like adding oil to a hard-to-reach filler opening on a lawn tractor.
