Clearly communicate the time expectation up front. The time that I was away from the family while working, or while the kids were too small to be in the dangerous area without supervision.
Take tons of pictures, because you’ll want to remember the insane amount of work it was
Have the right tools for the job: crowbar, full body paint suits for under the house.
Bluetooth speakers
3m drywall sanding screens
Drywall sander
Texture
Paint
Bigger than a quarter to match color
Match the finish: matte vs flat vs satin vs semi gloss and gloss
Matte and flat - good for bedroom and living room
Pro- easy to touch up
Con- hold dirt and hard to clean because removes finish
Satin - perl like sheen when dry - high traffic area like kitchen and kid bathroom
Pro: stands up well to cleaning
Con: doesn’t hid imperfections
Semi gloss and gloss - reflects most light (bathroom and kitchen)