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Anyone here killed tobacco weed by ring barking ? and if so, how long did it take ? |
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Removing aluminium snap in glazing bead What is the best way to remove the glazing bead on aluminum windows? On our conservatory roof the panels have moved forward and I need to remove the beads to slide the panels back up. (plastic sheet -twin light or something like that? ) These |
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Lamp - electrical repair I have a decent desk lamp thats worth repairing - the light flickers on and off, and when you wiggle the head part it comes on again. My question is please can somebody recommend where I can take it in Hornby or Rolleston Christchurch area to be fixed ple... |
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Filling between broken concrete (crazy paving) I have laid my broken concrete piece out and filled the cracks with mortar and lightly sprayed it with water but it has cracked where the mortar mets the concrete pieces and is crumbling away What am I doing wrong ? |
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How to use a post hole digger for 300mm hole? I have just bought a 72cc post hole digger with the goal of boring 300mm holes in clay. It’s a one person machine with multiple augurs. Do I drill a pilot hole first or just go for it? |
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Filling between broken concrete (crazy paving) I have laid my broken concrete piece out and filled the cracks with mortar and lightly sprayed it with water but it has cracked where the mortar mets the concrete pieces and is crumbling away What am I doing wrong ? |
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Quarter acre pot Hi Guys n Gals Have any of you used these or know anything about them My dear wife would like one but I'm Not convinced that they are worth the money, what say You? |
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Wanting some advice re creaking floor and stairs Just wondering if creaking floor and stairs can be readily fixed and if anyone has an idea of the cost of having it done. Thanks |
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Wool-carpet moths: Help! Checking under the bed in the spare room for the dog's ball-found a patch of previously pristine wool carpet chewed, with the casings of these critters. Also, the same day, a pair of sheepskin slippers in an open bag in another room, destroyed. I re... |
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Power outages in winter So after this last week of storms wondering how to be more prepared for winter power cuts as far as cooking goes. Have considered a small butane camp cooker but don’t know how safe they are indoors. So any ideas? |
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Pallet fire Looking at installing a Pallet fire. Does any one have one? Any opinions on there heating ability, pro's and cons would be appreciated. Thanks |
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How do I get rid of this pest? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/758499299.jpg It is a series of white sticky nests each with a reddish egg |
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Can I transplant a chilli? My outdoor chilli plant has been prolific this summer. I have picked all the chillies and am wondering if I can dig the plant out of the ground and transplant it into my greenhouse for the winter, and if I do, will I get another growth of chillies over wi... |
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Hessian sacks Hi all, Another quick question, I'm after a bunch of hessian sacks for use in the garden. I'm not too keen on paying for them and there must be some coffee shops that chuck them out but the ones I've tried want to charge me for them. Any ideas |
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Cordless power tools I'm looking at started off a collection of cordless power tools, some for woodworking hobby and some for the garden, would be nice to keep it all to the one brand so can you batteries for everything. Have anyone got suggestion with brand, brush over brush... |
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Has anyone used a chemical chimney cleaner? My roof is very steep and the chimney even higher than roof. Too dangerous to get up there. I believe there are chemical cleaners available? If so what and where? Thanks |
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Heat Pump Wondering whether to get a Daikin (highly recommended by a guy years ago and again a couple of years ago - he said something about copper? in the workings?) or Fujitsu . anyone had both brands? |
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Has anyone stained their deck a dark colour? I'd like to do ours in a charcoal color, oil based. Am thinking of diluting it so the grain shows through. Has anyone had issues with using a dark colour? Will it make the wood cup/warp more? Also can i dilute it with turps? |
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Peony tubers or are they bulbs. Have purchased some, going to plant them in pots.Have some all purpose potting mix,thinking off adding aged hen manure and old balage to the mix,your thoughts please,never had peonies before,any other tips,thanks |
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Growing feijoas successfully in Central Otago I saw someone recently advertising feijoas for sale at Luggate! I live in Southland & the only way I can extend the growing season of my plant is by growing it in a tunnel house. My variety is "Unique" self fertile. Have 2 more outside but in a north faci... |
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Exterior paint interior use? I just bought some paint but didnt notice it was exterior and want to use it inside, can I do that? and is it safe to do so? |
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Ceiling Insulation For you insulation experts. If I posted a photo of a section of Mammoth ceiling blanket, would you be able to tell me if it is r1.8 or r2.9? |
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***Home security system*** Looking for some suggestions and information about a good home security camera system to buy. Type, make, model, price etc would be most helpful. Thanks! |
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Moss on cobblestones We have a large area of concrete cobblestones at our 33 year old home and every year at this time we “lash out†and spend $4 on a pack of cold water Cold Power and scrub it over them. No more moss for another year - and no Wet and Forget |
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Solitary bee cocoons Hi all Last year we bought our first Leafcutter bee cocoons and we're now checking and cleaning out their house. Is anyone able to please tell me, from the photo link, whether these cocoons are more likely to be mason bees? As they |
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