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Getting rid of fousty smell Have had some bags (canvas and some sort of plastic) in storage under the house for a while. They now have a fousty smell -sort you get when it's been a bit dampish.Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell as have tried airing them in the sunshine wit... |
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Why has my lemon tree gone yellow my lemon tree has gone yellow is it dying |
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DIY fridge seals? Anyone done it! Half the price of getting them done. Looks pretty easy according to the website. |
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Carpet Cleaners - The kind you hire :) Does anyone have any recommendations of reasonably priced ones in Tauranga!Thanks |
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Glass shower doors where or how do you treat these so they are easy to clean and do they have to be treated before they are used |
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Damn Liverwort! Whats with this plant/fungus/whatever! I have sprayed, and dug the past 2 years but i cant get rid of it. Even tried the white vinegar on it. The dug up/scraped off liverwort dosent break down, and I am left with a pile of the mad stuff |
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Removing paint from Soffit? 1960's house so the boards likely contain asbestos, Originally painted with oil based paint then later with acrylic. Oil based paint has cracked & is peeling off so we'd like to remove as much as we can. Water blaster not doing the job well en... |
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Getting a shine on vinyl flooring I'd like to know what product people use to polish vinyl flooring. Years ago there was an all-in-one (wash and shine) product called Dual. Is there anything like it around now! |
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What will grow well this time of year? My beans have just finished, what shall I plant next! |
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Aphids. How to remove off rose bushes they are quite bad at the moment How to remove off rose bushes they are quite bad at the moment! |
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Grow your own coffee any one done it! how many trees would I need! |
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KLEAR Floor polish anyone have any? They do not need! I can pay you and take it off your hands, it has been discontinued and i have no idea why! great product. Great for coating pottery. =o) Thanks in advance. |
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What sort of glue would you use to seal an oven handle back into place (all falling apart) looks like some kind of adhesive was previously used or tape!Fisher and Paykel oven (well worn). |
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Medlar Tree Does anybody know of any of these trees for sale in the Christchurch region please! Spotted any at a particular nursery! Appreciate any help. |
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My lemon tree was planted last year, it's a Lisbon. It's growing well and has a few flowers on it. Is it true that I should remove the flowers so that it fruits properly next year, or just let it be! Have also posted in General. TIA |
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I cleaned out my garden shed and found a couple of bags of zeolite (not sure on spelling) cat litter. I don't have a car so I don't kneed to keep it to soak up spills on the car shed floor, but I was wondering if it is ok to put in the compost! |
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Masport Motor Mower Owners - reviews please We need a new motor mower and are looking at two models: |
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Compassion rose . what colour is it exactly? Some websites say it's a salmon pink and then another said it was pale orange!Would love someone in the know to advise is it more pinky or is it more orangey.!How high did it grow in your garden and does it need support!Comments welcomed please. |
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Dishwasher handle cracking We've got a Fisher and Paykel Nautilus Dishwasher (about 3-4 years old). The door handle is cracking. I think we need to replace it, is this something we could do ourselves - ie is the part easily available! Or is it a proper repairer jobbie! |
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Bird Problem I have a problem with hanging baskets.I used coconut liners which the birds pecked away at and used for nest materials.I replaced these with spagnum moss liners which the birds seem to think is an even better material.Any suggestions on how to beat the bl... |
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Portable Green House Has anyone used these, I thought about buying one maybe the 4 tier one. I went to Bunnings to see if they had any too look at them. Just want to know how strong they were and how strong the plastic and zippers are too, but they did'nt have any. I see ... |
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BUILDER AND KITCHEN QUOTE hi, we had a new kitchen put in and used a builder who quoted price which included plumber, electrican,and jib stopper.He came to our home before he pulled kitchen out and had plans drawn up by kitchen place for plumber etc. Kitchen is in now and we got s... |
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Improving Clay Soil How can I improve my clay soil for planting fruit trees and flowers!I was told that lime helps to improve clay soil!Help!Any advice appreciated, thanks. |
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Raspberry & Loganberry, Damage or Disease Help, I have recently noticed there is a lot of damage on my raspberry and loganberry bush this year and I am not sure if it has been frosted, if it has a disease or it is being attacked by something that needs sprayed. There are certain 'canes& |
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I have soaked my sheep pellets in water. How often do I water the veges with this water!Surley not every water.I thought I would use it once a week and water with normal water the rest of the time. |
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