They are living in home now without too many gripes, but cosmetic damages from foundation have opened up cracks to outside (light/air coming through home that they have plugged with plastic bags).- Repairs for flip estimated at $37-$44k (foundation, cosmetic, flooring, windows, doors, bathrooms/kitchen, etc.).

In these situations, the cable and box acts as the ground (in lieu of a dedicated ground wire seen in Romex and plastic boxes).

There are many building materials that can be recycled, including metal, plastic, and glass.

For that price, he should be buying materials.I just recently had a plastic tub+surround ripped out and replaced with new tub and tile surround. $3500 for labor and materials.

What isn't made out of paper thin paneling is plastic, including most of your plumbing, not pex, just plastic. 

Do not take a metal scraper to the walls when they are wet, if you want something to help you bring up the edges of the peeling paint, use a plastic spatula.What works best to spray evenly and a lot is a pressurized gallon herbicide sprayer that you pump to get the pressure up.

We've provided bags (3mil contractor type plastic bags), boxes, tape, and a marking pen before.

The plastic handles would strip from the shutoff cylinders as the corrosion was excessive & the water dripped constantly, those high water bills would eventually pay for a new bathroom.

All it takes is rough handling while moving a refrigerator or stove in, and the floor will look bad.Sheet vinyl is nothing more than paper over felt with a clear plastic sheet for protection.

I would try the steam method , hold a steam iron close(do not touch to wood finish) then steam and scrape w/ plastic putty knife