re: Tips and best practices for removing drywall, mold remediation

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What if it's like 5' from floor?

Just remove all 8'?

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remove at 6' then. especially if ceiling is 8'. don't want to have to remove crown or mud a ceiling corner joint. The reason to cut at 4' in stead of 2' is just that it is a better working height. also, Cut an half inch above whatever increment you decide. ie, 4'1/2" 6'1/2" this extra gap will be covered by the baseboard and will make the drywaller's job much easier by have a bit extra "play" when going back.

Chalkline box would make marking lines much easier. measure up 4'1/2" or whatever from floor and pop lines. You can use either a sawzall or a skill saw. skill saw will be extremely dusty but faster and straighter cut. sawzall slower but with less dust and definitely safer for someone not used to a skillsaw.

just remember there are wires and pipes in wall so only go as deep as the sheetrock. this is a bit more difficult with a sawzall than skill as you can set your depth with skill.

EDIT: changed added play cut from 1" down to 1/2". 1" is not usually necessary and sheetrock will be stronger if bottom edge of rock touches bottom plate. not a big deal but just 1/2" should do fine.