Some projects are rough on the hands. It helps to have the right pair of gloves. Rubberized-cotton gloves (figure A) are good for working with mineral spirits, furniture stripper and other caustic materials. Light-duty cotton gloves (figure B) don't offer a lot of protection, but they're handy for dry projects such as mulching and raking leaves. These inexpensive gloves make good liners under heavier work gloves. Leather work gloves (figure C) offer good protection when you're doing heavy work with bricks, rocks or logs. Cotton gloves with rubber grips (figure D) will help you hold onto hammers, rakes and other tools.
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