3. Keep it clean
No. 3 on our list of genius painting tricks is a 60-second fix that will save you a supply run to the hardware store. Moreover, it will also save you money! Instead of purchasing a new paint roller for your next project, consider reusing a gently used one.
You may think that it won’t work, but hear me out: even if the roller is less than spotless, grab a pair of household scissors and trim away any dried paint from the edges. Simply giving the nap a quick trim will allow you to reuse it, and the paint from past DIY projects won’t interfere with your new painting job.
