I’m on a real job site with Dan Smith from ZipWall (the ZipWall guru/trainer), and we walk through the dust containment setup that’s honestly changed how we remodel in occupied homes. This is a functional kitchen remodel, and the whole point is keeping dust out of the living space—because cleaning rooms we’re not even remodeling is embarrassing, costly, and it ticks clients off. Dan trained my crew, and even though I’ve been using ZipWall for 10–12+ years, I still learned a couple things I was doing wrong. Big takeaways: pole spacing starts around 8–10 feet, but you tighten that up as you add factors like thicker plastic, higher ceilings, negative air pressure (air scrubbers), and heavy foot traffic. I also learned to stop relying only on the foam rail at the top when running negative pressure—using the head-and-plate “clip” locks the wall in so it doesn’t slide. And the little details matter: floor grips (coasters) to prevent pole slip on slick floors, and the protected cutting tool for trimming plastic without scratching finished floors. We also get into why dust containment is a business tool, not just a construction tool. I literally line-item this in my proposals—floor protection, ZipWalls, air scrubbers, sticky pads—because it differentiates us from the “Joe contractor” and drives referrals. We finish by looking at the ZipDoor Magnetic, which I use exclusively now because it’s fast, hands-free, and pays for itself in a few jobs.