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Plastering internal concrete block walls I have some ugly painted internal concrete block walls in a flat. Don't want to go to the expense of battens and Gib, I can handle a trowel ok. The plan is to paint over with Alkyd Flat, fill mortars and skim over with bedding compound (tradeset) ge |
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Ants climbing up exterior walls I have ants entering the premises at several locations up the blockwork and under the barge boards - presumably, from there into the interior walls. I tried using No Ants gel bait by Kiwicare, as it sticks to walls, but now they just ignore it. Any |
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LILY of the VALLEY I know this is just a weed but has anyone in Christchurch and Lily of the Valley to get rid of. ? I love the plant but haven't had any for years. |
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Advice on what to plant please We have almost finished earthquake repairs and are now looking at replanting our gardens that got destroyed in the repair. We have a garden down the side of the house and have no idea what plants to put there. We are thinking some sore of shrub that doesn... |
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Tell me about your garden shed. Hi Smiler. Happy New Year. :-). how's your Shed going. would love to see some photo's. :-) I hadn't thought of a verandah wide enough for a rocking chair. thanks for the suggestion. it would be the perfect Summer spot to relax, with shade from |
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Where to buy bulk sandpaper in Dunedin Despite swearing to never to do it again we are going to paint the exterior of our villa.DOes anyone know where you can buy bulk sandpaper for mouse and orbital sanders. It's so expensive buying the packs of 5 or 6 from the shops. There must be a cheaper ... |
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New Black and Decker Drill Problems Black and decker gave me a brand new drill so that was a good out come, i spoke to another mitre 10 guy and his drills were a bit like mine so all good , apparently Dewalt are made by Black and Decker just a bit upper market. Thanks for help |
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Name of tree please. Can anyone refresh my memory? I want the name of the tree that is a pretty pink in the spring, then the leaves turn to green. I used to nickname it the flamingo tree. I know it self seeds everywhere and can be a bit of a nuisance, but a friend's wants the... |
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Heatpump technician here in Hamilton. Heat-pump is not operating properly. On cooling & switching off after 20mins or so. Lights (red & green) flashing intermittently & there seems to be a sequence to the flashes. I need a technician. Can anyone recommend a reliable firm? |
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Growing salad in pots in hot sun = small plants ? Im growing stuff like silver beet and kale in pots in the all day sun but when planted outside in the sun the growing slowed down a lot. They get plenty of water in the afternoons .It there a good food I can put in there? |
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Codling Moth, can it really be controlled? We have 2 strong young apples trees, a Cox's orange and Peasgood Nonsuch, and last year although only a year old, both gave us beautiful sweet apples. This year, every single apple on both trees are riddled with the Codling Moth disease. Can this RE |
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Too many caterpillars not enough swan plants! Anyone need some caterpillars? we have 84 and only 16 plants. not sure if they are all going to make it. Mairehau, CHCH. |
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Shrubs to attact buterflies I have many many monach butterflies but not enough flowers they like to feed on so i am asking for names of low growing perennials or shrubs they will be able to enjoy.Yes I also have many many caterpillars. and can they get nectar from sun flowers? |
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Clay drain pipe cutting Bit of a drama this morning a clay drain pipe fractured and the sump/inlet broke away. Have got it fixed a quick trip to our friendly hardware store had all the bits. But, I would like to tidy up the end of the broken pipe, the who |
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Getting smoke smell out of cars hi does anyone know a product that can help reduce this odour? |
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What to clean a concret birdbath with? 30 seconds or the like, well scrubbed and then well rinsed, or you could waterblast it with one of the lower pressure nozzles to avoid damaging the surface. I have an old stainless steel preserving pan I leave outside for animals to drink from |
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Hot water cylinder over running onto roof Question 1. Was it working fine before and suddenly started overflowing? Answer.Yes Replace thermostat. Answer No Question.2.Did you turn up thermostat to get more hot water. Answer yes.Extend overflow pipe about 2ft. A |
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Large Shade Sail install? I have an 5m x 5m shade sail, it is bigger than my deck (new house). Who would I get to install poles (and then the sail)? These would need to be about 1.5 off the side of the deck (the deck is about 2.5m wide), unless someone can think of a better way to... |
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Oxalis arrived in bedding plants Up until this summer I have had very little, if any, oxalis in my garden. However, I am now finding it in my flower borders and I have come to the conclusion that it has arrived in the bedding plants that I bought from one of the large DIY warehouse store... |
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How much to build a pergola on an existing deck? Just wonder how much approx it would cost for a builder to build a pergola on an existing deck. Approx size 2.7m x 5-6m. Would need 2 or 3 posts dug into the ground. Just needs to be basic to stretch a shade cloth over the top. |
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Help! my roses have something wrong ! http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/359704880.jpg |
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Fejoas, is it ok to fertilize now? Am watering and thought I would put some citrus fertiliser on, or I have nitrogen granules ? |
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Help with avocado tree, please Just thought I would say whats happening with my Hass tree in Westmere, auck. Huge crop this last 4 mths, still plenty on tree, and have 2nd batch coming thru but not so many new ones. I only water it, nothing else and fruit it very good tasting. The loca... |
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Clay wanted I'm looking to build a mudbrick hutt and am after bulk clay.I'm in Wanganui but am willing to travel a bit. Please let me know if you have any or know where to source it.Thanks |
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Bathroom Renovations Hi everyone, We are renovating our bathroom (DIY newbies) and have had an interesting conversation as to what our budget should be. We have no intention of selling and/or tenanting our house so have decided to spend a bit more getting the orig |
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