To prevent the bucket from digging into the turf or a gravel driveway while pushing snow or leaves find a piece of plastic pipe the length of the bucket edge, make a lengthwise cut in the pipe and slip it over the cutting edge.
To install some attachments (e.g. toothbar) is is necessary to drill holes in the sides of the bucket (or in some cases, through the cutting edge). [TBN] Drilling holes in bucket
Greasing
Some of the zerks (nipples) are accessible with the bucket on the floor. To access the remainder, raise the bucket and roll it back. For Quick-Attach buckets, dropping off the bucket will offer better access to the loader arms.