[HairOfTheDog]

You may just have to say something like "I'd like you to replace my oven and cooktop. Do you think you can do that or not?" That way he'd have to say either yes or no, and at least you'd know that he understood.

I'd also recommend being very direct and simple, if you really want it fixed. Maybe even write it down.

As for roommates... ack. Having a stranger for a roommate is college, not so much in adulthood. You really want some other person in your house all the time? It's enough of a challenge to live with someone you love... let alone someone who you only have craiglist in common with.

I looked at a cool place that was a roommate wanted ad once. It actually had a barn and room for horses too, but it was a very nearly independent apartment... had it's own bathroom, living room and kitchenette, and it's own entrance. That place was pretty cool.

[HairOfTheDog]

Having a stranger for a roommate is college,

Err.... Having a stranger for a roommate is ~cool in~ college...

[RosieCotton]

I wouldn’t want a roommate unless I knew them pretty well or was related to ‘em...I was kind of trying to point that out by posting some of the craziness that’s out there.

I can live with two burners. The oven bothers me more...but I’m not sure I want him just putting one in there when I don’t trust the wiring. So I guess I’m just whining.