Create a "Shop Area" and place a dropcloth down to catch all the drippings as you mix
Paint and work with other materials, and cover all cement and other surfaces that might get Paint on them...
Now move your Ladders into position, and tie down any bushes or tree branches that are
in your way, and clear away other objects that might get Paint on them... be sure to set up
long extension ladders allowing the base position to be 1 foot from the wall for each 4 foot
of vertical height upwards, and ALWAYS have someone hold the ladder when you are up high on it
IMPORTANT: Always use a Pothook to hold your Paint Can to the Ladder (hang it down at your
waist level) and fill the can only about 1/3rd full...
For extra safety, you can tie a heavy rope around your waist, leaving enough extra to tie
to a ladder rung when you are up high, so if you lose your balance it will keep you from
falling off (and probably give you an added sense of confidence too)
If you are Painting a Garage, be sure to move out any Vehicles and other things that might get Paint on them...
Protect Door and
Window Exterior SCREENS carefully, otherwise a small speck of Paint on a Screen will stick
out like a "Sore Thumb" and is very hard to remove (Hint: touch a speck with a bit of Black
Paint to "hide" it)! [read all the tips]
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Exterior Work Plan---Exterior Prep-Paint 
Create a "Shop Area" and place a dropcloth down to catch all the drippings as you mix
Paint and work with other materials, and cover all cement and other surfaces that might get Paint on them...
IMPORTANT: Always use a Pothook to hold your Paint Can to the Ladder (hang it down at your
waist level) and fill the can only about 1/3rd full...
Protect Door and
Window Exterior SCREENS carefully, otherwise a small speck of Paint on a Screen will stick
out like a "Sore Thumb" and is very hard to remove (Hint: touch a speck with a bit of Black
Paint to "hide" it)!