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Observation—horizontal surfaces on jobsites collect things—coffee cups, radio, phones. Work neat.

Line the bottom of flower pots with a 1-inch or so layer of rocks to give excess water a place to drain.

For insulating around new windows and doors, make sure to use low-expanding spray foam as opposed to standard gap-filling foam.

If you’re drilling new holes when adding new pulls to cabinet doors or drawers, open the drawer or door to prevent accidentally drilling into the…

Build up a little moat around a newly planted shrub to hold more water around the roots.

When installing a new wood floor over a damp area (like a basement), use tar paper instead of red rosin paper to block moisture.