By using a large tile, you should be able to go from countertop to under cabinet with one tile, which means you only have vertical grout lines.

I found a cabinet shop that provides gorgeous cabinets.

For example, I recently purchased a property that was in great condition but had really ugly paint colors and older kitchen cabinets (pictures below).

If you paint cabinets, use Rustoleum oil base, not house paint.

Cabinets are stock from Lowes, laminate countertops, etc. 14740 Lichen Way, La Pine, Oregon

For example:$1,000 - Paint Kitchen and Bath Cabinets$500 - Refinish the Bathtub and Tile Surround$1,000 - A/C Maintenance and cleaning$1,650 - Replace breaker box and run grounds to Kitchen/Bath for GFCIsHere is the primary question: Does de minimis safe harbor apply to each project (making all of this expenseable) or is it the sum of applicable projects UP TO a $2,500 max?

I don't know if these are A properties because I am new to that framework and as I read the descriptions I'm on the fence.Anyway,  we always put in SS appliances if the appliances are old,  stone countertop,  paint or replace cabinets,  tile bathrooms if the insert is gross,  etc.  

It will protect the cabinet. 

All cabinets open and closed, window treatments open and closed, exterior walls, roof, interior walls, floors, ceilings, front/back of doors, window screens, inside/outside of appliances, etc.

I tape it to the inside of the upper cabinet closest to the refrigerator so it's easy to find for me and the tenant.