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Growing flowers from seed Ive got a planter box and would like to grow flowers from seed in there, that will flower for a decent amount of time. Im in Wgtn so its still rather cool at the moment. Preferably low maintenance ones. Any ideas are appreciated. |
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Soapy water kills wasp Can this work on New Zealand wasps? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX32S2BHKXk I have two tennis-ball sized nest along the fence. The adult wasp are hiding bet |
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Dishwasher full of foam The bottom of the dishwasher (Simpson with dial 20 years old) is always full of foam these days. It's causing leaks out the bottom onto the floor. The arms are just pumping air bubbles around. It doesn't clean properly. What could be causing this? Am usin... |
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Time for a new garage My 6m x 5m garage is really not cutting it. It's too small, full of junk and on a 30° angle to the driveway making it hard to get into. Not to mention the geometry of the single panel door is all whack and it needs to be wedged up. Bah! A |
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Apricot trees,tastiest variety to plant please Would like to replace one i had for 25 years, Waiheke island |
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Skim Coating Quotes Would anyone be able to advise on how much it would cost to skim-coat a 4 x 3 room that has had wallpaper and painted over. (Wellington) Thanks |
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***Electronic cat repellent*** Has anyone used one and have any recommendations? Thanks |
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Can someone please advise re lawnmower I need to buy a new lawnmower. The current one I have is a battery one which has served me well but I want to get a petrol one now. I am a female in my early 60s so want one that is reliable - rotary. I was considering an electric start but on |
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Bird feeder recipes. bought a bird feeder that was in a paua shell. it smelt like dripping with birdseed thru it. I want to make some, but have the idea, I need something else other than dripping/fat to hold it together, as hanging in a tree, and the warmer weather would melt... |
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Hot water change costs morning all, just wondering roughly what it would cost to go from a low pressure 135lt cylinder to a 250lt mains pressure cylinder all up, so installed, have been quoted $4000 and just thinking wow, that's alot |
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Cleaning the house hire a water blaster and do it that way? quote for a chemical clean was $700 including the deck. keen to hear what your suggestions maybe? |
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Replace gas cooktop question ? How easy is it to replace a gas cooktop ? Just a standard set of hobbs. (no oven) on a bench top . Is it a case of turning off the gas and unscrewing the hose fitting ? Or do you have to use a gas fitter/plumber ? |
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Painting over old oil based paint Old bathroom with peeling paint on the ceiling. We think it might be oil based paint . can you paint over with water based ? |
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Gas hot water cylinder has steady drip from drain. Is this something that needs to be addressed and will it be a simple diy fix? Cheers. |
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Pears with very red skin, on Sats Country Calendar They were an old variety because the program was about old fruit trees, anyone know the name of this pear? Thanks |
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What pot size for dwarf fruit trees? Just wondering what pot size i should get for dwarf peach and necterine trees. Looked at wine barrel halves, ack too large. so wondering what pot size would be suitable. Would i have to repot every few years? All i know is th |
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Firewall construction and cost? Anyone know what cost would be involved in putting a firewall between a business and residential house? Probably no more than 20 square metres. This is to separate business from home. Be very interested to know what construction this would be made o |
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Pruning peach trees? We haven't pruned our tree for years and it is a monster taking over our back yard. I want to cut it back now but google tells me to do it in summer. I don't want to wait that long. I've noticed it starting to bud. Can I cut it now? Also we want to get it... |
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Taupo Painter/decorator Hi all, Can anyone recommend a painter/decorator in Taupo? tia |
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Lawnmowers victa vs masport cant decide sick of our crapy lawnmaster one the only thing its a master at is breaking down grrr |
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Painting problems - looks patchy I painted a bright yellow over a dark purple, first applied an undercoat, cut in around the ceilings, doorways, etc, and have rolled 3 times. I am annoyed that things are so patchy still around the cut in. Will painting over again amend this patchiness ? |
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Whats the chip sprayed on to roofs called please I need to get my roof redone but don't know what its called. |
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What is the best way to kill wandering jew/willie? Have a patch about 2m x 3m that I want to clear and not worry about a return. Thanks |
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Moving Christmas Lillies - Help Hi there, I'm moving house in about 6 weeks and I would like to unearth all of my Christmas Lillies to take with me. I know it's not an ideal time to do it. fingers crossed that they survive. My question is should I lift them dirt and all and store |
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Builders querie My lounge has been built on to. A beam has been fitted to sport the new addition, . I want to shift my light fitting. Is there a rule how far from the new beam are the battons to screw flight fitting into? Is this the same like in wall- 600mm? |
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