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Tips for internal stairs please Hi, I intend to install internal stairs from used sources. What factors/ issues do I need to be wary of? Your experiences would be useful too. Thanks |
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Any electricians on here? Last night I switched on an element on my stove, followed by a big bang. no t.v or fridge going - found the overload switch on the meter was up - reset it - stove working except offending element - a t.v etc back on . would it be the element, wiring or ma... |
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Washing powder for weeds? Ive been told to cover my garden (not used at the moment) with washing powder to kill all the weeds I've inherited in some compost. the weeds are so bad i stopped trying to grow anything in that garden. Has anyone done this. does it work. how long b |
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Drilling holes in tiles? Just had porcelain tiles laid in the bathroom & laundry over concrete. I now need to drill 10mm holes for the toilet and doorstop. I bought a Sutton tile drill but it doesn't achieve much once past the very tip, I note that it states not for porcelain. No... |
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Shower mixer.how do I get the isolater valve off one of the pipes if it has seized? The valve is busted but I can't get the darn off the cold water hose to replace it. No amount of muscle power has shifted it. Is there some trick to releasing these things that I don't know about because I'm ab... |
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Good cheap fence stain please? Does anyone know where to get good fence stain for the cheapest cost in Christchurch please?Last time got it from a place down the road from The Tannery but he's gone now. In a new place and want dark stain but resources are at a premium |
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Washing machine probs advice please My daughter has a TelmannXQB60-803CLPS model which is misbehaving. When turned on the lights come up but fade fast then continue to return and fade at intervals of about 2 or 3 seconds That is all it does. . Does anyone know if it is worth repairing or sh... |
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AEG 18v brushless reviews Looking at purchasing new 18v combo kit, any reviews on the AEG stuff? 6 year trade and 3 year battery warranty is as good as anywhere. The drill (which will be used most, im a sparky) seems torquey enough. Ive currently got a pretty decent Hitachi |
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Cold draft coming from under oven! I noticed every time I walked past the kitchen unit I would feel a cold draft. I had a look the other day and realised theres a slight gap up under the bottom where the oven section overhangs the toe-kick of the kitchen unit(I hope that makes sense). My q... |
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I need a drainlayer for a sign off in nth hamilton How much would you charge to sight a stormwater connection for a new garage to existing stormwater pipe and sign off the draiage plan? I am in flagstaff if anyone wants to get in touch. Cheers. |
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Gib hanging options Hi. Im tearing old 3mm dark ply off walls in hall and down stair well with one landing before bottom. 11 risers in all. Lower stair drop where first landing is is about 2400 down by 1760 wide to what was skirting and then another 1220 to 1800 |
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Ceiling - decorative plaster DIY tips on google and YouTube. Advisable to get asbestos test. Then need to purchase protective clothing and gear to moisten and remove. Plus plastic sheeting to protect carpet/ furniture etc. Dispose correctly. Have a neck masseu |
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Echium Does anyone know where I can obtain Echium fastuosum, Echium candicans and Echium pininana, also known as Pride of Madeira. I can find the cottage garden echium but want the big bush and pillar type. Thanks for your help. |
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Passive vent above windows? http://joinerydev.co.nz/easy-air-ventilation/ventilation-double-glazing/ anyone have these or can comment? |
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Retrofitting batts in a wall I've ripped off the old gibb and have building paper to wrap around studs and dwangs so the insulation is on the inside. The problem is two corners where there is only 1cm of access. I may have to forget about that? |
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Dead grass I have a section in my lawn (1mx2m) where the grass appears to be dying and the lawn seems to turning to mud. This area of the lawn gets very little sun over winter and i notice the birds attacking this section off the lawn often. I have had a |
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Cracks around ceiling coving Hi All, have noticed cracks appearing of late between the coving and the ceiling. Talked to a friend and they said to grab some gap sealant from bunnings and fill the gaps. Did some quick internet browsing and they were suggesting using silicone as oppose... |
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Solar panels vs gas. Considering our options. Our power bills are horrendous! Only two at home now, all the kids have flown the coop, but our power bills are going through the roof! We have a fully insulated ceiling to floor older home. Not double glazing unfortunately. We us... |
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I need a roofer/builder in the Gore area. Can anyone suggest a good one? |
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YouI insurance - any issues claiming? Hi All, interested to know from anyone of their experience making a claim with YouI. There's lots of info on the messageboards about people's experiences around their pricing, in our case they about 70% of what we pay with AMI (across all of our insurance... |
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Heatpump outdoor unit q Should these leak water when the heatpump is running? Noticed tonight water running from the outdoor unit which had been running for a while. Just wondering if this can be normal or whether it could be a problem with it? |
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Have you retro fitted U-PVC Tilt & Turn windows? These new U PVC tilt and turn windows look great. Has anyone retro fitted them to their house? I would love to do my bedroom it has two windows. They look very expensive. |
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Anyone painted a decromastic roof? I cannot afford to recoat. so was wondering is painting it a possibility? Stone chips have come off in parts and I have touched up any rust with rust kill and primer plus a top coat. Any recommendations much appreciated. |
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Water pipe insulation i want to put some of that foam insulating tube over my water pipes both to minimize the chance of them freezing and also to save water heating energy. my bathroom was recently renovated, with new water piping (that flexible grey pipe they use |
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How do I attach square conduit to fibrolite? Screw? Glue? Seems like a silly question but I don't know. |
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