And now, I have to pay thousands for a sump pump installation, mold remediation, and re-installation of drywall, prime & paint.

The major 5x4 area South of the impromptu dryer vent hole we pulled out altogether and will re-install new hardwood.

I use Podcast Addict.You can uninstall and reinstall the Google App. 

You don't want the appraiser to show up when the kitchen has been gutted but not re-installed yet.If you're worried about how much equity you have, wait until after the big non-cosmetic projects are done.

Would you reinstall a new septic or look into options for hooking up to the city sewer?

When you reinstall make sure that the rubber washer is sitting flat in the female thread base before you screw it on.

Should the floor be removed to allow the concrete to dry and reinstall the planks?

Maybe not a book, but a pamphlet about how to properly remove and re-install a window screen.What is up with renters and window screens anyway?   

Then I'll send a third contractor to reinstall flooring, patch walls and ceiling, paint, install trim, etc.

If you pull out the bottom drawer of a kitchen or bathroom cabinet and put the roach/rodent glue trap at the bottom of that cabinet before reinstalling the drawer then you're sure to catch them if they're there.