- Thou shalt work hard
- Thou shalt avoid injury (or suffer the consequences)
- Thou shalt be humble enough to accept help when offered
- Thou shalt wait patiently for sales
- Thou shalt borrow tools and machinery when possible
- Thou shalt ask more experienced renovators their opinion
- Thou shalt check Craigslist, auctions, garage sales, etc for needed tools, fixtures, etc
- Thou shalt shower at the end of the day, after thou hast finished working
- Thou shalt not bemoan the condition of thy house
- Thou shalt be grateful that thou hast a house
