To back up a bit, the water had been shut off for months and they had a plastic tub in the kitchen to catch the rain water coming through the ceiling.

The bathtub surround looks like the plastic sheet goods at a McDonalds' bathroom in the 90's.

Fortunately, the cost-benefit analysis there is not exactly rocket-surgery.

Lay a 6-8m plastic out along the wall where you will be removing the siding (on which all the pieces will fall and in which they will be wrapped up).  

I put in a row of evergreens and then put down plastic and covered it with stones.

I like the vinyl plank wood floors everywhere, so no need for carpet cleaning and tenants seems to like it better than carpet.For countertops, the most durable and cost efficient is a plastic laminate, but you have to go with the finish that matches your neighborhood.I've noticed that things like sinks and toilets and fixtures just have to look decent, but can be on the cheaper side.

We all know the hassles and costs associated with tenant turnover, and I would do what I could to avoid that situation.If she has been a decent tenant so far, perhaps consider buying a life-size plastic owl and place it in the tree.  

http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Security-Shape-Camer...Which way is it pointing? 

Many times the plastic/rubber flap inside the tank doesn't close properly so the toilet runs and runs. 

I've got a few:- Slight crack on the plastic knobs on a sink faucet.