Had roofers redo the roof awhile ago. I checked the lawn for errent nails thinking I'd find none or two. It went from mildy to infuriating.
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Did the same. I've got kids running around and told them, before starting, it was important I don't have a yard full of nails. I found about 50 and demanded them to sweep again. Even after that I found more. I decided to pay my kids $1 per nail, so they scavaged and found more heh.
Now if one of your kids finds a nail by accidentally stepping on it, they may request compensation in the form of a dollar for finding the nail. ๐
An enterprising young kid would buy some nails from the hardware store and slip some extras in here and there.
Might have to go over it a few more times. Friends come over with their dogs, so those bare paws are concerning.