DIY advice my dad gave me

When drilling, make a little pocket out of scrap paper, and fix it to the wall with masking tape. Then all the plaster/brick dust will fall into the pocket, instead of onto the floor. Throw the pocket away - no cleanup neccessary!

 

Another DIY tip

If you can't find your sanding block, an old hymn book does a good job.

DIY tips

In the absence of a rubber mallet, a large broom makes a suitable - if unwieldy - subsitute.

DIY tip

Putting Vaseline on screws makes a huge difference.