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Lino in the toilet is it possiable to put in with out removing the loo |
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Carpet shampooer I am thinking of buying one. Has anybody here had any positive or negative experiences with these? We have light coloured carpets and they get stained quite easily. It becomes expensive hiring carpet cleaners on an ongoing basis |
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Plant ID Usually found in the bush as secondary growth. A weed or native ? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/386336336.jpg |
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Lemons wanted does any one in the waihi area have cheap or free lemons,thanks |
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Do you weed your lawn in winter? I started a full on hand weeding program on my small lawn early this year. As I pull out each dandelion etc I filled the hole with top soil and compost etc and put n a few grass seeds. The results have been excellent. (the lawn is starti |
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Wallpaper, curled joins Has anyone had any success in gluing down curled up wallpaper joints? |
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Wet and Forget. Does it work? |
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Composting grass damaged by grass grub Does anyone know if it is safe to put the grass that was torn up by the birds, (they are eating grass grubs underneath) in the compost ? I have a nasty feeling that I might just be incubating dear little new grass grubs. The lawn looks horrible, bald patc... |
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Lockwood style interior walls cleaning Hi how do you clean or keep nice Lockwood style interior interlock wood walls? Obviously with painted gib you can wash down a couple of times a year and repaint if needed. What's the process with these? Thanks |
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Appliances for new kitchen We're getting a new kitchen installed and I'm just looking for advice on appliances. Fridge is sorted but we need a 900mm electric oven with either a ceramic or induction stove top and a dishwasher. The booklet we've been given is for Parmco appliances. W... |
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Recommendations for good landscape designer Otago Would love to hear from anyone that can recommend a good landscape designer with nice modern ideas in Otago area please. |
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Alterations to house - who do we call on first Hi wanting to extend our house (not DIY) and would like advice on where to start/who to approach first from people who have been through one, also putting new kitchen in and carpet etc. thanks |
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Identifying two plants at Paraparaumu Can anyone on the Kapiti Coast help with identifying two plants. The first is a flaxlike looking plant with magnificent cream flowers ( nearing the end of flowering now) carried on a spike about a meter long. The leaves are spikey and sharp at the tip. Ac... |
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Just bought some spring bulbs from op-shop 12 x daffodils and 6 x Hyacints, real cheap. They all look very healthy and good size. Not being a gardener, I would like to grow them in containers indoors. Would really appreciate some advice as to how to go about that. Do I need special bulb soil or wi... |
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Nooski Mouse Traps Has anyone used one of these? Were you satisfied with the results? Would like some feedback before we buy one. Many thanks. |
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Potatoes. had a lovely crop of potatoes this year, dug them, dried them and placed in old "sugar bags" and then stored them in the darkest place I could find. Well what's happened is,,,, they have grown shoots as long as your arm! and some of them have gone s |
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LEAKING CONSERVATORY ROOF Anyone had rubber replaced on a conservatory roof - hopefully to stop leaking. Any idea if it's possible and/or the cost - or better still, a good repairer - Tks |
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Replacing old skylight We have a skylight in the bathroom that needs replacing. Any recommendations as to what brand to replace it with and what have you experienced with installers in the Auckland area. Many thanks. |
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Replacing wooden outside door with aluminium is it possible to hang an aluminium door in a wooden frame ? If not, how do I measure the frame to find out what size the whole thing should be ? Or, can you place the aluminium frame within the existing frame so that you don't have to remove it. |
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Wrought Iron and Gates in Levin area Does anyone reccommend a good place to get a nice gate made for our new home and anywhere in Horewhenua area please? |
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Shower Trays - Quality vs Cost? Our house had a new bathroom installed roughly 5-6 years ago (pre us owning it). The shower base has now developed cracks and gone soft - whether due to a bad install or bad product - yet to find out. It now needs replacing before more damage |
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How to clean inside of toaster? hi guys, She who must be obeyed pointed out the inside of our toaster isn't looking as clean as it should, with crumb residue sticking to the metal the bread sits on while it toasts. How do we clean this hard to reach place? Doesn't seem to be |
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Cost of wet room shower Yes, I know - how long is a piece of string, but has anyone installed one recently and what to look out for. I got quoted over $7K to remove a bath and install a low entry Englefield shower unit which seems a tad excessive. But the bath has to go as I can... |
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Small 3 bed unit - heating? have a heatpump in lounge but rest of house is cold. Can you use a heat transfer system to take warm air to bedrooms or alternatives? Too draughty to leave door open to hallway from lounge. |
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Varnish or stain remu I have sanded back some drawers, they have turned out to be remu I don't want to paint them now. What would be a good finish. They are going in my daughters room |
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