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Can I remove this panel in my kitchen? We've got a new fridge arriving. The space for it to fit into is a bit tight. I'm wondering if I can remove the pink side panel from the cabinet next to the fridge, to make more room. I can see the screw covers inside the cabinet next to it, and remove th... |
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Plant ID? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/652149386.jpg I took a few cuttings from a friend's tree, which she tells |
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Grass not growing well under tree I've tried a shade variety of grass seed but it just hasn't taken off too well. Does anyone know of an alternative to grass which can grow in shade and handle being stepped on by dogs and children etc. Otherwise i may just put in s |
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Large hole in guttering - help Does anyone have recommendations on how to repair a large hole in copper guttering? |
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Planting beside pool type fence Any thoughts about what to plant beside pool type fencing as a privacy screen height 1800mm high |
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Door to door tree trimmers What's the general consenus on this - we need some trees trimmed and wish to get this done cheaply and are currently getting arborist quotes. The neighbour has used the door to door ones and was very pleased and I like the look of what was done. |
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Recommendations for secateurs. I seem to ruin secateurs at an alarming rate. I can rarely get two years from a pair. I don't like the ones that have a sliding closure because I find it too easy to slide and lock the blades when I am cutting. I also have small, podgy hands and a lot of ... |
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Trying to find an office plant. That will not be too affected by air conditioning please :-) |
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Seeds growing in fruit i have seen tomato seeds growing in the fruit but today have got pips growing in the core of the apple is there any reason for this |
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Since when do they put metal inside plywood? howdy, Was sawing thru some plywood and heard the saw change pitch for a second, took a closer look and saw what looks like a nail or thin piece of metal embedded between the layers of ply. here's a photo: |
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Help with identifying 2x plants please hi guys, We have two plants in need of ID please: (Could this one be a pumpkin?) https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/ph |
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Painters:How to remove this stain from my ceiling? I painted the ceiling of my existing shower 2 weeks ago with two coats of a (4 in 1 oil based sealer, primer undercoat) then one coat of an oil based semi gloss enamel. About a week later this stain appeared directly above the shower head on the cei |
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HRV or DVS Which is the best way to go please. |
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Cutting mdf I need to cut a sheet of mdf that has a gloss finish. What is the best way to avoid chipping it when cutting? |
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Can someone please help to identify this plant? Can someone help to identify this plant, please? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/651053756.jpg |
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'70s Brown Wood Veneer internal doors. Suggestions please on thes woodveneer hollow core intermal doors. Want to update look as they are dark n look v grubby. Wonder about painting them and updating handles rather than replacing them. after all nothing wrong just very dated looking. Do wonder,... |
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Replacing down lights with LED Lights Just want to know whether this is a diy job or do I pay professional to do this. I want to replace my older style down lights, with modern LED type. Is there much invlolved? Also, seen some LED lights advertised on TM, some quite cheap. Should I stay clea... |
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How to kill Acanthus Mollis/ Bears britches Have an old veg garden with roses round edge and birds of paradise. There was a few acanthus mollis. Over the years they have taken over. I pull all out and they come back even more. Couple weeks ago I did it again trying to get as many |
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A naugty 11 month old Who seems to think is great fun to rip out my plants in the garden. Assuming they eventually stay in and grow, what suggestions apart from slug bait to keep the slimy beasts off the plants (apart from the obvious being a fence). Is a raised garden, and th... |
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Colourful plants/flowers for low light damp area Any recommendations for some colourful plants/flowers for a low light, damp area? Ideally plant does not grow more than knee high. Thanks. |
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Attaching Trellis To Top Of Fence I rent a property and have been told if I pay for it then I can put it up. I am in a front flat and my front fence is less than 1.5 in height so have absolutely no privacy if I want to sit outside. I have enlisted my daughter to help as my hubby passed aw... |
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Hedge Help - i have no idea about hedge's - I live in Dunedin, can someone link to something fast growing I can buy? |
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Painting a Butynol roof. Any ideas? We've had Butynol on a seaside roof for over 50 years. It doesn't seem to deteriorate. I'd just wash it and leave it alone. However: |
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Raised garden - soil composition Hi all We finally built our raised garden. I have searched the internet. They say use garden soil then compost and mulch. Mitre 10 on Youtube said use green waste then Tui Vegetable Mix. What do you suggest? We only have the Bunnin |
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Dying poinsettia plant - help please? I have a potted poinsettia plant at work and over the weekend the leaves on my poinsettia plant has recently starting to swivel and dry up I watered the plant once every 3 days, but not too much. Is there anything else I can do to |
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