Inside solutions like French drains, sump pumps, or plastic inside waterproofing might be fine for that 25-year storm, but the water is already getting in and damaging the foundation.

Have them regrade and put rock/plastic around the foundation to shed water away.

From your first picture there is a plastic pane that slides into place so that it can stay closed/locked and keep the dog (or other animals) from climbing in and out.

Is the exterior basement wall covered in plastic wrap?

Dishwasher was brand new never used I got it for $150 - stove was 4 months old it had been installed but the oven still had plastic wrap around the shelving so only the top was ever used - the fridge is the oldest but still less than two years old it was purchased from a very high end property for $200.I had my contractor build my counter tops, it turned out nice however you can buy ready made counter tops and just pay for fitting this would save around $500.Original kitchen

It took a lot of abuse from 5 years of college girls BUT it was made from recycled plastic bottles & the stains came out.

tell her, the next time she sees a 'bed bug' to save it in a plastic bag so that pest control can verify what it is.

I began ripping up floor boards believing this was just a one a time event but to my surprise I discovered a significant amount of mold beneath the plastic and on top of the slab.

If they are worried about smoke-which is temporary, they can put plastic film over the openings-same as some people do in the winter to keep the cold out. 

Such as cement cast, plastic.