Keep Paint and Stains Fresh

OK, so this may not be the biggest problem to plague home improvement, but I have encountered it twice in the last few months. Have you ever opened an old can of paint, only to find a near-impenetrable “skin” that dried since the last use? If so, you will love Bloxygen. It is a can of inert gases that prevent oxygen from getting to your paint or stain. Just spray it into the container before sealing. Bloxygen does not help with water based finishes or lacquer, just oil-based stains, paints and inks. Cans are available for under $10 and are reportedly good for about 75 uses (quart sized). You can order Bloxygen at the maker’s site:
Bloxygen
or at any of their vendors.