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Horse Manure Collection in Stillwater Hey all, I'm posting on behalf of North Shore Riding for the Disabled in Auckland - We have 11 horses that make quite a lot of manure on a regular basis and we're wanting to keep our stocks down. If you or anyone you know might be |
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Bad drain smells HELP! How do I get rid of the awful smell coming from the plugs in my sinks/shower!! I live in an apartment so I can't pull anything up and I have tried lemons and draino and even got a plumber to put a rubber thingy in the shower but to no avail. Doe... |
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Gib Primer and Waterproofing HELP! - Our tiler seems to think it is not necessary to Prime or Waterproof before he puts on tiles using adhesive only - on aqua gib - this is in a bathroom!. Is this correct? I thought it would take 2 days between priming and waterproofing before |
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How to retain a stream bank? Well, its actually a drain next to our house - about a foot wide in some parts and more in others. Since the earthquakes it has narrowed quite a bit and the walls are collapsing. The council is not bothered but we are. Thinking of getting some rocks and s... |
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Black fences Have been told if I paint my fences black,Plants won't be able to handle the heat and will die,Anyone out there with a black fence whose plants haven't withered and died, |
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Joining copper pipe I want to join several pieces of copper pipe together. There won't be much pressure in the pipe as it's just an overflow pipe that will be open at the top. I don't have a brazing torch. What's the easiest/cheapest way? |
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What will use more power.(water heating) Hi. So just curious, what is going to cost more to run, a 180L cylinder that will most likely never be emptied, so will probably just be maintaining temp most of the time OR a 45L cylinder that just MIGHT run out of water. and will be topping up and heati... |
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New dish drawers good or still unreliable Looking at buying new dish drawers and wondering if the new ones are anymore reliable than the old ones. |
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Pellet fire owners -opinions please Hi, considering installing a pellet fire. Who has one? What do they think of the heat they put out? Noise ? Pellet storage and cost? Ease of use and convenience. ? Thoughts and opinions from owners welcome please |
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Rats everywhere our school tried goodnature made no appreciable difference to the rat numbers |
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Plant ID help please Can anyone help identify this plant please? It's not a liriope. The flower stalk doesn't get any taller than shown. It's from a very old garden. Thank you. |
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New Ready Lawn - Patch gone Yellow Anyone any ideas on how I fix this. its had plently of water. I'm wondering if the soil underneath isnt as good as I did have a tree there prior? |
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Superlift S66 Garage Door Opener The light on my garage door opener is not working. How do I replace the bulb - is there any special tips I should know. Thanks |
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Help please.re Tamarillo and wind protection Am growing a Tamarillo for the first time. and it is huge and covered in flower buds. We have had a bit of wind the last 2 days, and I am thinking it needs some protection (the spot it is planted in is reasonably sheltered, but in severe winds it may get ... |
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Ride on mower advice please Hi, I am looking to purchase a ride on mower for my small lifestyle block where I run horses. My paddocks are mainly flat but have the odd bump and hole. I am after a sturdy mower to run around to cut all the crap the horses don't eat and from time to tim... |
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RIP spaghetti squash, zucchini, pumpkins, kumara. I live in Central Otago and we had a frost two nights ago out of the blue. All the leaves of my veges have been badly frosted and turned black. Is there any saving the pumpkins, butternut etc if they have only just started to turn colour to ripen? I'm gut... |
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Spinach seeds - expert advice please Hi, my 8 year old and I have planted spinach seeds inside in seed-raising mix and we're waiting for them to germinate - but how long should this take? It's been a week. As you can tell, we are gardening novices but very keen to grow our own spinach! |
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Hardie Plank Houses Hardie Plank Houses: Durability, Maintenance, and Cost Hardie plank siding, also known as fiber cement siding, has become a popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, low maintenance, and versatility in design. In this article, we wi |
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What do u feed your worm farm im so excited just set up a worm farm what dont you put in at and what is the best thing to go in thanks |
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Another use for large tyres. https://www.facebook.com/diydecordesign/photos/pcb.324667114409049/324666981075729/?type=1 |
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Plumber question - cistern leaking I have an old Caroma high level cistern, and the pipe which runs down to the pan is leaking. I pulled it apart and felt the two washers which I thought it would be, but both felt OK. I screwed it back together and it is still leaking. Should I be able to ... |
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AEG vs Makita: Which Power Tool Brand Reigns Supreme? When it comes to power tools, two of the biggest names in the industry are AEG and Makita. Both companies have a reputation for producing high-quality tools that are reliable, efficient, and durable. But which brand is better? I'll compare AEG vs Makita i... |
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Carport ideas attached to side of house Carports are a great addition to any property. They provide shelter for vehicles, protect them from the elements, and can even increase the value of your home. If you're considering adding a carport to your property, attaching it to the side of your house... |
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Succulent with flowers like lavender and stinks I have a foul smelling succulent that looks a dead ringer for lavender flowers and I'd love to knw what it is. Has a TERRIBLE smell. |
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Merlin M802 garage door remote Any one got an old spare one or key ring one |
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