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Preventing Paint from Getting on Windowpanes
- Before you start to paint windowsills, smear petroleum jelly on the windowpane. It will make it easier to remove any paint that accidentally splashes onto the glass.
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Stopping Painting Drips
- Painting an area where the paintbrush will need to be extended over your head? You can prevent paint splatters from hitting you by poking a hole, the size of the paintbrush handle, in a large plastic coffee can lid. Push paintbrush handle through it with the rim side up to catch drips. You and your clothes will be protected.