On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:05:32 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

> sf wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
> > On Tue, 5 Jul 2011 22:06:55 -0700 (PDT), Tommy Joe
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I guess that's one positive to renting a so-called furnished
> > > place. This place, because of its label, must provide an oven and a
> > > fridge. It's not fully furnished like the transient style joints I
> > > stayed in when I lived in L.A. You have to get your own furniture.
> > > Yes, buying a new fridge, or even a used one, would be a stresser
> > > for me, that's for sure. I hate shopping. W
> >
> > A furnished apartment comes with actual furniture... you know - a bed,
> > a couch, a table... stuff like that. An apartment with a kitchen that
> > includes a refrigerator and a stove but nothing else is still an
> > unfurnished apartment.
>
> Depends on the area. In lots of places, they call it 'furnished' if it
> has a fridge and stove. 'Fully furnished' is used it it has a bed and
> dresser etc. Has to do with local laws and patterns I expect.
>
> Oh and in some, 'unfurnished' specifically means no stove or fridge and
> may also mean no hot water heater believe it or not. Overseas, that
> can also mean no kitchen cabinets our countertops. Just hookups for a
> sink and such.

I'm just talking about the US. Furnished means it has a stove and
refrigerator, but no actual furniture *here* in the USA?

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