Thirty years ago when I started working on DIY projects around the house with my father, the first thing he told me was a time-tested saying that most DIYers and pros know: measure twice and cut once.
However, my father said this even when we weren’t cutting anything. It was his go-to saying that meant you should always prepare and plan before starting any project.
Given that mistakes in measuring, preparation, and planning can cause significant problems during the completion of any project, this advice has always stuck with me, no matter whether I was painting, framing, replacing valves, building a fence, or even installing a new toilet.
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