Because of the way that protective gloves turn inside out when removed, many of us chuck them in the trash after applying one quick coat of finish or one use of epoxy, whether the gloves are still usable or not. That can get pricey, especially if you use expensive gloves like the nitrile type. It’s also unfriendly to the environment. I used to turn gloves right side out by blowing a puff of air from my mouth, but the moisture from my breath made them tough to reuse. Now I use my shop vac to reinvert them. It’s quick and easy, and no moisture is introduced.

—John Hay, Lansing, Mich.