Home & Garden - 19 July 2007

My boyfriend and I just purchased a persian rug on ebay only to learn it's polypropylene not wool. Is there a difference in the material? If so, what can we expect this rug to be like? Will it be soft? Thank you!

2007-07-19 15:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsey Loo 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Moved into our new construction home Jan '07. This was a custom build. End of Jan our Trane AC/Heat Pump secondary drain pan filled up and kicked off the kill switch. This has continued to happen EVERY month. AC subcontractor has been trying to make the thing right. Basically going thru their troubleshooting every 30 days. Still crapping out. Tonight was the 9th time. Twice in 2 days. Compressor went out yesterday and they got it going again. Tonight it started blowing hot. They arrived; magically starting blowing cold after doing nothing to the unit. My wife finally lost it, called AC owner and demanded to see a new AC in our home. We also contacted the builder and demanded that he make something happen. AC contractor 1st suggested going thru Trane support then said he'd call the local Trane rep to replace (who's been well aware of this and has been suggesting troubleshooting tips to AC guy thru this process). This thing has drug out long enough. What do we do? Legal? Wait out?

2007-07-19 15:16:08 · 10 answers · asked by floundrpoundr 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the kind of beds where there is another bed under one bed but you have to slide it for it to come up? its not a bunk bed

2007-07-19 15:11:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I have used bleach. that worked until it was dry

2007-07-19 15:07:55 · 19 answers · asked by Bunny 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Ex:Water temp.?
Detergant brand?

2007-07-19 15:07:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

What dryers offer this? Any stackable washer / dryers?

2007-07-19 15:01:45 · 2 answers · asked by golfguy650 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

My running shoes are pretty grubby, and I wanted to make them a little less sore on the eyes. Would putting them in the washing machine ruin them? Any other advice?

I plan on air drying them, and they're mostly white, but I don't plan on tossing any bleach in because they also have some blue designs.

2007-07-19 14:57:23 · 9 answers · asked by zwijn 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

It's approx 100' from the house to the garage. I just installed a 100 amp breaker box in the garage and now I need to run electric from the house to it.
What would you suggest? Size 4 or 6, copper or alum? What would be the advanges of either? I want to hold down cost as much as I can but, be safe. Also, it's needs to be underground wire.
Do I need single strand wire? Or can I get the same wire with 2 wires and a ground included?
One more thing to think about, at some point in the future I am planning to put a small 30amp welder in.

2007-07-19 14:55:24 · 8 answers · asked by Terry S 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a damp basement and there have been a few white spots forming on my bed and it has grown to a bunch of white spots and theres dust that i think is mold on my dresser

2007-07-19 14:44:53 · 7 answers · asked by Zach J 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-19 14:42:09 · 4 answers · asked by Traveler 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-19 14:37:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I want to get a home warranty on my home. Warranty does not cover ac units over 5 tons. I cannot figure out what size my old unit is...My house is 2600 square feet. Unit is old and a lot of numbers have worn off..Thanks

2007-07-19 14:35:28 · 4 answers · asked by lickedysplit 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-19 14:32:19 · 2 answers · asked by doug b 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-19 14:28:22 · 7 answers · asked by abby.vela@sbcglobal.net 1 in Garden & Landscape

Do you care to have beveled edge or radius edge countertops and what material?

How important is cost?

2007-07-19 14:16:55 · 6 answers · asked by ladyellei 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

Well I went downstairs just a few minutes ago and was greeted with an awful smell.. the smell of burnt rubber. I have no idea what it is, and I'm worried that it might be something serious.
Any idea what it could be, and can it be dangerous?

2007-07-19 14:09:00 · 9 answers · asked by Poochie 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I planted Romaine lettuce in my garden and it finally looks like its done. We tasted it and all 4 plants are extremely bitter. What gives? I had to fertilize it with a veg fertilizer and I made sure I washed it well. Any ideas? I planted other plants as well in that garden....zuccinni, cucumber, cabbage, carrots, strawberries, melon, Onions, leek, peas, and I think thats it.

2007-07-19 13:47:49 · 6 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3 in Garden & Landscape

I seem to have about 6 almost identical big pairs.
Probably cos I regularly lose them.

2007-07-19 13:40:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

Is there a way to make more propane come out so your grill is more powerful??

2007-07-19 13:05:14 · 2 answers · asked by orange 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There is a huge spider that moved into a corner of my yard. I can't tell if he is poisonous. He/she is about the size of the palm of my hand, mostly black with a design in the middle. I'm too scared to mow! I don't know if I can get close enough to spray him with anything....

2007-07-19 12:56:11 · 11 answers · asked by la_madrugadora 2 in Garden & Landscape

I am about to buy a 16 year old house and planned to live in it for at least 5 years. I want to redo the kitchen (cabinets, appliances, granite) and change the original tile floor throughout the main level to harwood. Any advice? Which one should I do first?

2007-07-19 12:52:40 · 4 answers · asked by Mimi 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

will they work still
it can reach 130 f

2007-07-19 12:52:08 · 8 answers · asked by danmak2001 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-19 12:51:57 · 2 answers · asked by birdman 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

does anyone know how to clean dry-clean upholstery without calling a professional?

2007-07-19 12:49:52 · 4 answers · asked by lextexer 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

turning your a/c off at night or just keeping it on the whole time?

2007-07-19 12:38:43 · 8 answers · asked by ♥jen♥ 4 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-07-19 12:34:56 · 12 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Flat panel TV, probably a 40-50 inch size.

2007-07-19 12:32:54 · 2 answers · asked by Deana 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-07-19 12:24:34 · 4 answers · asked by brandy9ellis 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

or what could i use that is cheaper but basically the same thing? i am going to start builting a fish pond in my yard... i was looking at some pictures online... they have "rubber pond liner" lining their ponds. i looked on ebay and the prices on there were expensive. anyone know of any places online or in stores that i could get this stuff cheaper? i have some kois already but there in one or those smaller plastic kio ponds. i want to make them a larger home.

any ideas? please help me out

2007-07-19 12:21:59 · 8 answers · asked by mj 3 in Garden & Landscape

I am about to buy a house that needs carpet replaced throughout. I am too shy to ask the people at home depot. I just want a plush, tan colored carpet. Also, does the price per square foot include padding, tack boards and installation, or just the carpet? Thank you.

2007-07-19 12:04:20 · 9 answers · asked by grimstress 2 in Decorating & Remodeling