Painting is a DIY-friendly task, but if you’re a beginner, you might be stumped over how to even open the airtight lid on a paint can. Opening a paint can isn’t as easy as popping open a can of soda, ...

So, you’ve finished your painting project, but there’s still paint left over. Tossing it out feels wasteful, but storing it improperly can lead to a dried-out, unusable mess—or even a safety hazard.

Ariel Green, front, and Margaret Grubb, both of Fort Smith, spend a rainy Saturday painting at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Ave., during an open paint session. The museum offers art ...