The theory is that each unit (all of which are wrapped in extensive insulation on all six sides and contain ERV HVAC system) should be able to stay warm with just the heat given off by the residents, their stove, tv, lights, etc.  

With a nice backsplash, and some hardware, you can fancy it up with very little in your budget.BTW, we had a 5" space on one side of the stove, which would've gone wasted. 

The SmartBuy offer is a two year warranty on HomeSteps purchased properties, and includes electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and heating systems, as well as ductwork and many major appliances like water heaters, stoves, washer and dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.

We recently rented our nephews home to tenents (we are acting as property managers for him while he is in college) and the above-the-stove microwave has stopped working.

I agree with Amanda.I have seen people on the mend for 8 years and working.

Here, they began taxing the fridge and stoves in rentals as business property, your "office furniture" is taxed regardless of where it is located in your home or in an office.

I moved in Sep 1st but did not sign the lease yet now that i have read the lease and i don't agree with some of the terms that were unclear to me when I paid the security deposit one month ago.my landlord has old outdated appliances that I did not get a good look at before I moved in, the refrigerator is banged up on the inside and dirty, the built-in microwave has a large cracked around the door frame a and missing shelve inside, the stove is old and cheap looking, the dish washer is old and missing the bottom panel by the floor, the wash machine works but it is old, the dryer is old and doesn't blow hot air.All appliances look as if they would breakdown at any moment and she wants me to agree to make all repairs and replace if broken. when i moved in many electrical outlets were not working but she got them fixed the next day, i told her about the dryer and she's calling someone to take a look at it but told me i would normally be responsible for the repairs but wouldn't charge me this time since i just moved in.she tells me I'm also responsible for annual maintenance of the fireplace even if i don't use it and the furnace, and want to see a receipt for the maintenance each year.Is this common?

No more lifting fridges and stoves by myself.

Question is more about acquiring the skill.Demolish Concrete and put soil and Grass on sides and backyard2000Pest and Termite Work8500Gas Heater Replacement4500Asbestors Duct replacement1500Popcorn Ceiling with Asbestors scraping 2500Floor replacement7000Painting Interior2000Kitchen countertop change6400Appliances4000 (2x refrigerator,2x stove,1xdishwasher,washer & dryer)Minor Plumbing Leaks200WindowsReplacement(8x) 2400Toilets x2500Chimney3000Misc Repair1000Paint outdoor3500move water heater inside the house2000Replace two side doors 1000Thanks a lot for your time.

I take responsibility and budget for EVERYTHING else (stove/oven, built in microwave, dishwasher, etc).