DGDevin wrote
Bill wrote

These self-centered "me" generation people are really something!

I did some free remodeling work for a young friend about 10 months
ago. Prior to doing this work, my friend assured me he would
reimburse me for all the materials I needed buy to do the work...

Rule No. 1: Materials get paid for up front, even with friends.

I never do it like that and have never had a problem with not doing it like that.