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Plumbers New Hot Water Cylinder Am looking for info regarding installing a new hot water cylinder but wanting to move it basically to the other side of the wall (approx 40 cm,) from where the old one is currently installed. I was wanting to know if the pipes need to be or even can be ex... |
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Roof painters required not fly by night operators. We are located in Papakura and our roof requires only a few rust repairs (sealing?) and then painting. Are there any roof painter tradesmen that you have used and been satisfied with their integrity and the quality of the work that they do? Any reco |
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Greens tapware ceramic headworks - (obsolete). Is there a plumber out there somewhere with an unwanted Greens #400603 ceramic quarter-turn headworks tucked away in a spares box, that you would care to list? |
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Telephone jackpoint. I can receive adsl internet on it, but not phone line, I did have a wall regibbed and it was put back on but if a wire was broken I'd assume I'd get no internet as well? Is there anything I can look at myself? If not who do I call? |
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Patio Roses. Just wondering if anyone has some advice on these. I have about 5 small roses. one in a pot which seems to be doing ok and 4 in a small side garden (sun in morning only). The garden roses are not doing well at all. the leaves are peckled and some are blac... |
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How to: Washing machine moving Hi, how do I prepare a top loading washing machine for transport inter city. Do I need the Pins/Bolts and where do I get those. Does it need to be upright? And what packing would you recommend. Thanks! |
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Female flowers on pumpkin ~ where are you? I'm about to harvest my pathetic looking pumpkin patch, 3 pumpkins from 2 plants. I normally get at least 10 per plant. This year i had hardly any female flowers. One day i counted 20 male flowers and not one female. I have never had this problem before. ... |
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Huge ponytail plant. I have been growing my ponytail plant for around 25 years and its nearly at the roof and has shot out at different angles along the trunk. It has not been repotted or had new soil for quite a few years. The pot is very big. Would it kill the p |
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Plant ID help Would someone have any idea what this plant is? https://imgur.com/a/WINAW Sorry I had to use imgur, could not for the life of me figure out how to uploa |
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Raised Vege Garden Weedmat Hi Would like your views on using weedmat under 300mm raised garden bed that will be used for vegetable growing. Will it hamper or aid drainage? Will it actually stop any weeds? Will it hamper growth eg carrots what else. Any other pros/cons. |
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10 year Smoke Alarm Going to replace my smoke alarms with 10 year models .Vast number for sale from $25 upwards. Anyone had experience with these and have any recommendations.? Presume the more you pay the better quality, but they all seem to have a 10 year warranty which is... |
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Cutting corrugated iron cleanly. Hey guys, im building a fence and want to use mini corrugated iron panels. I have already made up the panels ready to put the corrugated iron in, but i'll need to cut the corrugated iron to size. Im worried about my ability to do it in such a |
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Strawberry runners? Can I cut these off someones elses plants, and put them in the ground at home, at this time of year? Are they good stock for next season or do they just get thrown away? |
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Any ideas on how much to have a lost car key sorte My daughters house and car keys have been stolen. We know who did it but Police cannot help. How do we go about getting a new key cut and how much. Alternatively I could remove and replace the key mechanisim if not too hard to do. Suggestions appreciated.... |
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Garden plants/ ideas suggestions Hi, have never been interested in garden. Got the lawns mowed and everything else fell into place. The property looked tidy enough on the outside from the road to friends, family and neighbours. I have been living in a property for four years now an |
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Daffodil bulbs, bulk. Have been looking on Trade me for bulk Daffodil bulbs but no luck at this stage. Surely the season has not finished for these bulbs ! Has anyone seen these bulbs For sale Manawatu/Wellington areas. Thanks for input. By bulk I mean sack full. |
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Save cabbage etc butterfly problems what best to spray with used d dust washes off with rain |
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Blueberry leaves something has devoured most of the leaves on some plants & not others ? ( different variety is all I can see being the difference ) what can I spray with to hinder the onslaught . DDT ? |
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Stihl battery powered chainsaw Anyone have any opinions on Stihl battery powered chainsaws (MSA120 or MSA140). I have several petrol powered chainsaws of various sizes, but 'er outdoors doesn't like using them and wants a battery one of her own as lighter and easier to use (and start).... |
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Windows - Nylon carpet - fading We are building a house - I like the look of clear glass however I have been told that my nylon carpets will still fade unless I get tinted glass. Please tell me if your nylon carpet has deteriorated and how old the carpet is. Thanks |
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Granite Benchtop Looking at getting Granite when Kitchen is updated. Anyone got this material and can comment on its use please.? |
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Oregano Are there 2 types of this herb. I used to grow one which had smallish leaves, not furry. Then I bought oregano in a pot in the delicatessan /fruit & vege section of the supermarket, & planted it. I grew well but the leaves are almost furry. Both typ |
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Yuk - what were these bugs I had? Took down the paddling pool that was on my wooden deck and underneath were heaps of round black beetles. They were round, like ladybird but lots bgger, and super fast. Were they some type of wood eating bug? Never seen them before and not too sure about p... |
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Help - oven and fridge location If building a new kitchen would it be a bad idea to put the fridge build in to cabinetry next to a double oven? I see it in photos online but didn’t think it was really wise to do or have things changed now days! |
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Tracking a leak ? 2 storey house with balcony on top floor which is immediately above the room below, The room smells musty and looks like the carpet is rotting slightly next to the skirting. on the outside wall. How can I determine if its the butynol waterproofing on the ... |
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