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Kitchen Lighting: August 2015 we fitted new recessed LED lights during kitchen reno. Yesterday one started flickering. Thought it was just change the bulb. Enquiries reveal the whole light fitting has to be replaced by an electrician. If you are considering thi |
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Ranch slider rollers How easy is it to replace rollers etc yourself?. I've had a quote to have someone to come sort it out 220 plus gst, so I'm like nah I'll do it myself if fairly easy! |
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Using bicarb of soda to get rid of oxalis I am fairly sure I first found the recipe here and wondering have gardeners had any sucess or not and is it mixed with water and detergent? My husband is persevering with the recioe but I am so sorry for him those damm things are still sprouti |
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Prep before painting our house is 13 years old. It's in good nick at the moment, but there is a chalky layer that wipes off when rubbed gently with a cloth. I guess it's due to be repainted. (damn) We have usually moved on by the time this happens, but we're not m |
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Carpet shampooing would you buy your own machine and which one have you got if you did? I cannot decide and need help |
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Element on ceramic stovetop not working the small element which is surrounded by a large element on my stove is no working. Dead as a doornail. Can this be repaired. Knowing the dramas of getting anything electrical such as stoves repaired, is almost impossible, I hope I don't have to rep |
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Taking cuttings from lavenders Any tips please, I am a total novice when it comes to taking cuttings.Thanks |
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Today I found what looked like white mushrooms. They were pure white on top and underneath, looked just like ordinary field mushrooms. Never seen them before and was wondering if anyone knows what they are. Would guess they are not edible mushrooms, at least I wouldn't be trying them. Just curious abou... |
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Yellow fungus We've suddenly (overnight) had a yellow fungus grow and spread in a couple of places in our flower garden! Can someone please identify it for us and tell us how to get rid of it? Looks like this: |
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Apple trees,brown leaves All my apple tress have had their leaves turn brown and withered looking on one side only. This is extensive and was the side that was exposed to the storm this week. Could this be the cause or something more sinister? |
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Enamel bath The enamel is cracking and flaked off in places, can you just sand the sharp edges and hand paint enamel paint on it. Looks aren't important but i don't want my bum cut to pieces |
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Filling in a 150mm hole in continuos concrete wall Hi. our garage flooded after Gita. One of the reasons is a 150mm hole through the continuous concrete wall foundation for house to a spa pool under a deck on outside. Spa is redundant so it is being removed but today I need to cut the empty water pipes an... |
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Wirewove mattress for rimu day bed looks the same as this listing: 1551158442 How do I tighten the springs please? |
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How to clean fabric headboard? I have a fabric headboard in my Motorhome and it has become marked where we have been leaning up against it. Can you recommend a cleaning product or method of cleaning? The fabric appears to be heavy cotton, but I can’t be sure. |
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Ants in outdoor pots - Help! How do I get ants out of my outdoor pots - does 'ant sand' work ? |
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A annoying. Shitty. Problem. BIRDS We are in a subdivision in Rolleston chch. Have house with normal patio, furniture etc. Every day this is effected by bird poop. Are there any solutions to this? We dont have pets. Thanks. |
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Old lawn mower help hi i have a old masport 804 side throw with the series 2 iron horse engine i,m replacing with a late model briggs and stratton engine and need to source the adapter witch takes it from the large engine hole to the standard smaller hole to fit the body ,it... |
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SDoc on all new electrical goods? Is there a legal obligation on vendors selling new electrical goods to provide a NZ SDoC? |
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Orange Tree Sprayed with Roundup` Our gardener got a bit trigger happy with the RoundUp and decided it would be a good idea to spray the ivy around the base of our beautiful 30 year old orange tree planted by my Grandparents. I didn't realise at the time as I was at work so didn't get the... |
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Plumbing question; washing machine drain NZ plumbing question; can a washing machine drain hose be connected to the under-sink trap, similar to a dishwasher? |
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How much should a builder charge? Just need a couple of small jobs done around the house, nothing structural or major. Have no idea how much builders charge. Have been quoted $45per hour, cash only. Nonregistered, retired builder. Is this fair and reasonable? |
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Replacing bath taps in a 1950's house I want to replace these old taps with a bath mixer and shower diverter. Is there anything I should to know before purchasing the new mixer, like will the 1950's plumbing sizing etc cause problems with a new tap or should I be avoiding certain tap makers, ... |
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Using Soapy water for bugs I read somewhere a mixture of soapy water and cooking oil to use on your plants instead of buying Neem Oil. Does anyone know the mixture? |
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REMOVING FURNITURE SCRATCHES. Any one have any advice or know where I can buy waxes or books on subject. I have several old pieces of wooden furniture I wish to remove stains and scratches from. |
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Crazy strawberries My plants have gone crazy sending out all these new runners but the leaves look different and the flowers are yellow. I only had about 10 plants in there, freshly planted last season but now the bed is choker full of these runners. |
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