Lifestyle expert Evette Rios shared seven of her best painting hacks with us, but perhaps her most clever idea of all? This paint storage idea. 

"Painting projects can lead to a collection of half empty paint cans," says Evette. (Hear, hear!) "I like to store leftover paint in mason jars, label them by room and date, and use them as a decorative element on a shelf! Ties in your color scheme and keeps you organized!"

Genius, right? Next project: shelf building!