How well does it hold up to cold, ease of installation, common issues with contractors, etc.

The woodstove is installed correctly, with correct clearences to combustible materials (including the chimney setup)2.)

Install an island where the where the china cabinet is to open the floor plan with recess lights throughout living room, kitchen and basement. 

You'll get hands on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, decks, painting, trim, kitchen build, installing windows/doors, headers/walls, all the bells and whistles.

Is there a thermostat you can install (basic/cheap one) to show her that it’s normal/warm temperature?  

SOW includes new plank vinyl flooring where necessary (a lot of it has been recently installed), new paint including cabinets, new stone countertops in kitchen and bath, tile shower, and new plumbing and light fixtures.

I have had two tenants tell me they need their own connection (for faster/secure connections) and they simply got a 2nd line installed and pay for it themselves (the rent stays the same as they still have access to the provided internet as well).

Received a quote for $4500 to remove carpet, rehab floors and install shoe mounding. 

This will also completely remove the use of the chimney, easing a future roof installation.

Hellomy Brrrr house spends high utility bills($400 per month in Easten canada) and I'm thinking putting 2 inch foam insulation under siding when i install new siding.