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Strange electrical problem I have an extension lead from the garage to run a couple of basking lights for tortoises. I put it inside conduit to keep the weather off it, and run it through an RCD for safety. I unplug the lights at night. The lights run fine when plugged in, and I've... |
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Shade Loving flowering plant or shrub Today we buried our pet chicken as she passed away. The kids are upset by the whole thing and chose to let her be buried under their big climbing tree. They'd like a flowering shrub or plant to put on the ground over her. What can I put there that's colou... |
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New Gib & Gib stopping question I know this is a how long is a piece of string sort of question, but would love an estimate for one room - average size double bedroom for someone to put up new gib and gib stopping as I have no idea - we'd remove the old gib and put in new insulation. In... |
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Lancewood Tree We are after a 2m Lancewood and wondered whether anyone may know where we could perhaps source one? We are based in Wellington. We have tried various nurseries but can't find one big enough. Thanks |
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Grass type to replace kikuyu on lawn Hello. I live on the Kapiti Coast, so I have very sandy soil and dry summers for my lawn to put up with. Most of our lawn is currently in Kikuyu which although it is very hardy is a right pain to keep looking good and keep to the areas we want it. I also ... |
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Plants suggestions please Needing ideas for an area that gets no moisture at all at the entrance of our home please. Looking for a modern look. Thanks |
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Does Anyone Grow Saffron? It wasn't a good season (apparently) I probably didn't water it enough (1st time growing) they died off, I planted some marigolds in the bed in the mean time. I just cleared the marigolds as they were spent, and here's all this new growth of saffron and o... |
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Converting big indutrial light shade for home Does anyone know where in New Plymouth I would go for this. Its a cool shade and at present has a hook at the top with a plug in cord. I don't know what sort of bulb it had. Who would I take it to to ask please? |
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Moving a heatpump I have moved into a new home and the heatpump is installed in the wrong area. How easy is it to move to another room please.my home is really small and I just want to move it a short distance |
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Deck experts - opinions please I now know I should've checked what timber the builder would use to replace & slightly enlarge an old small deck that is my main access to the outside. HUGE lesson learned. As you can see it's only 20mm thick pine, and the pics say it all. I' |
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Anyone got a portable heatpump? I want a heatpump I can move between 2 rooms. Any one got one? What brand/ model? Any advice appreciated. Thanks. |
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New Fireplace Looking for opinions on fireplaces-we are replacing our old Kent (god knows how old!) and were originally looking to replace it with a Metro Wee Rad. However when the installer came out to measure up for a quote for installation, he said he would recommen... |
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Putting in a wood burner hi I have just brought my first home and it has an open fire. I would like to put a wood burner in. Does anyone know the process to do this please. How do I know what fire place to buy and what will fit. The open fire area is quite small with an arch type... |
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Concrete nib for fence posts How wide does a concert nib have to be? The aluminium fence posts have a flange so will be bolted onto the concrete. |
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Heat transfer kits I have been looking on trade me for a 2 room transfer kit but know nothing at all about these systems. can someone please recommend to me a good one to buy off here please. I don't want a noisy one and need a good fan. my house is really small so it wont ... |
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Best tips for growing hydrangeas. Does anyone have some good sound advice to growing hydrangeas in Southland please? What really makes them flourish? TIA |
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DVS/solar panel. has anyone got this new technology? Heat from ceiling cavity is taken thru solar panel and back into house via DVS. Interested to hear how it is going. |
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Trades in here please. We are about to start a major renovation. We will have all sorts of trades people through . Tell me about the things you appreciate done for you. How can I make life easier for everybody? What activities/actions should I avoid? I want to |
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Do Kowhai trees. need to be planted in pairs.? I have a small one ready to go in and hubby was told they need company. Sounds odd to me. |
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Underfloor heating What is the optimum temperature setting for underfloor heating in a bathroom? Also, would it be more efficient to leave it running 24-hours, or timed to come on for just a few hours each day? |
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Ironing made easy the latest : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1PlKsgnKrc |
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SDP push-fit plumbing Is it still in use and if so, is it any good? |
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Building steps/path down hill I'm looking to build some steps down a hill on my property. Googling I find you can anchor the stair runners using steel rebars on either side every metre or so. Does anybody have experience doing this? How effective is the rebar method for ho |
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Companion for griselinia littoralis I have griselinia littoralis spread out along a fence line and looking for something to plant along the border in front of them. Ideally something evergreen I can keep under 50cm high with flowers in summer. Partial shade. Any suggestions? |
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Is it too late to sow a garden? Hi Guys, Our front garden has a pohutakawa and another large tree. The lawn below it is sparse and a bit patchy. I spoke to some people at a garden store and they recommended putting some lawn mix on and some shady places grass seed. Its been |
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