We have bought 18x24" plastic signs for about $20 per sign.

However, they might also be bidding higher-quality material (thicker plastic, longer warranty), which might mean they're more in the realm of possibility.

You could just cover it with plastic or a sheet to keep dust and paint from getting on your stuff.

Cars are made with soy ingredients on plastic wiring.

I would have stopped then and boarded it up or used heavy sheet plastic until it could be fixed. 

Hi Darrin,Without addressing the actual question, I will say Thermofoil is not foil, it's a plastic coating, and in some cases running the oven on self-clean makes it peel off near the stove.They have heat shields for it, but over time expect it to lift off in some areas.It is generally the cheapest option.Good Luck!

Tiny pieces of plastic, dirt, rocks, bugs, etc.

Copper supply and plastic drains are ideal.Make sure the heating works and is in good condition.

There is a product that I've seen at Lowe's that looks like bead board, but made from PVC (plastic).

Contractors,  moving around furniture, covering it, plastic everywhere, etc for a week or two probably.