“However, one of the more challenging aspects of the home oil change is removing said drain plug. First, you’ll need to remember what size wrench or socket to grab from the toolbox.”
If it’s your own car, then write the size somewhere under the hood (or remember that it’s 14mm).
“Then, there’s the juggling act of maintaining inward pressure on the plug with your fingers while unscrewing to prevent oil from dribbling out.”
Nitrile gloves help in that area.
“And finally, you pull the liberated drain plug away at lightning speed while still somehow getting hot oil on your hands and the floor.”
Nitrile gloves (again). Also you can let the car cool down...nothing wrong with that. Just be sure it WAS fully warmed up (as in hot) prior to letting it sit. In other words, drive it up the ramps (if you use them) while the engine is hot, then let it cool for an hour or two before changing the oil. You’ll get the most oil out that way. The way to NOT do it is start the engine cold, drive it up the ramps, then change the oil...as you just circulated cold oil and it will take a long time to drain-down through the engine.
As far as a quick-drain plug, just remember that any valve can get crud in it and stick partially open. Far less likely with an OEM oil plug and new gasket (washer)...so I’ve stayed clear of that option.
(for you EV junkies, don’t worry if you’re clueless about the above as it’s not the only thing you’re clueless about)
I have a 12" x 18" white board my wife discarded which is gridded off with the following info: vehicle, tire pressure, drain plug size, oil type, filter #, lug nut size, lug nut torque, "notes".
Makes life a little bit easier with 5 vehicles.