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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/03/1279388543903283377.jpg?quality=75636358Drilling into the ceiling to install light fixtures or fans can be a messy ordeal. Debris can end up all over the ladder and floor which adds an extra step to clean up. This simple trick keeps the debris contained and is especially useful when drilling multiple holes.