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F&P "Nemo" DW820 dishwasher F&P sure aren't what they used to be. Broke the door latch in my dishwasher (little plastic peg crumbled and broke off) found the part number and contacted them - no longer available. They did have a suggested replacement but that was only suitable for th... |
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Dodgy Samona tree trimmers in Auckland Anyone know how to get in touch with them. ? I have a couple of trees that need trimming but haven't seen them around our neighbourhood for a while. Any contacts would be much appreciated. |
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Plumbers- Shower cartridge replacement Guys- the shower started leaking a few days back. We've stopped the water by closing the shower head between settings. Today I removed the old cartridge and replaced it with an identical one. Damn thing is still leaking. Asked the guys at Mico whether I n... |
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Colour for wooden fence. We recently purchased a 70's build little house. brown brick. not klinker. the nicer smoother one. (I would like to paint this too but hubby put foot down lol) . The fence has matching brick pillars and wooden planks in between. painted. brown. What colou... |
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Can I prune roses a second time? I pruned my roses about a month ago but now think I have left them too big! Can I have another go or will it not matter in the end? I have had some comments that they are not pruned enough! |
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Why are my bougainvillea leaves going limp and falling off.It is only a small one at the moment,about 2 mitres long but it has flowered and was looking quite good,but. I was told they are hardy so I didn't give it anything,and it was coming on,but now looks like its dying.should I cut righ |
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Spreading plant that likes crappy dry clay soil? Hi, I have a long clay bank that is rubbish clay and in summer it's soooo dry. Can anyone suggest a spreading plant, prefer one that flowers? Thanks so much. |
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Agapanthas I have a lot of these by the back fence of my property. I have noticed the bottom part of the leaves have all gone yellow ! Recently my property got flooded and they would have been underwater for a while and I am wondering if this is what has caused this... |
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Which paint system to use? I've always used Resene paints - but as we are, over the next few years, be up for painting the whole house inside and out I wondered what are my options? Outside we have hardiplank which is in a super exposed coastal site - we need something |
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Mower throttle asking this question on behalf of someone they were mowing someones lawn and its a 3.5 briggs classic engine in the front where the throttle cable attaches to it got snagged on some fence wire and now the throttle lever wont stop the mower but when |
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When to plant out dahlia tubers When is the best time. I notice some of my new acquisitions are sprouting. I live north of Auckland, so could get one or two more frosts. |
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Painting a brick house. Standard Beazley 1960's house built with "Huntly Brick" (yellow/golden/brown mix) with painted white wooden joinery. I am considering painting the brick in a dark grey or light charcoal. Have been told that Resene Lumbersider will act as undercoat and top... |
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Sticky tape residue - how to remove When we recently shifted some cupboards (meltica) we held the doors together with packaging tape. Unfortunately the tape has left a sticky residue which I am struggling to shift. Tried turps, nail polish remover, and meths. The meths does soften it, but s... |
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Recommendations for Rangiora garden maintenance Hi all, my parents have just moved to Rangiora from Chch. Their previous mower man/gardener won't travel to their new home so we are looking for a good replacement. They had one company come but they were a bit slack & didn't clean up so dad ended up doin... |
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What is your lawn maintenance programme for a manicured lawn? |
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Heat distribution with a woodburner We are about to install a Woodsman Tarras MK111 freestanding woodburner. We live in a villa with high ceilings and the living and dining and kitchen are now large open plan, due to renovations carried out by the previous owners. I'm keen to ke |
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Stripping wallpaper help please ! Any suggestions please to strip wallpaper which is not budging ! We have tried the paper tiger before using the steamer. Also used preparations from hardware shop to soak through the paper but still it is almost impossible to remove. It is a Laura Ashley ... |
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Which paint system to use? I've always used Resene paints - but as we are, over the next few years, be up for painting the whole house inside and out I wondered what are my options? Outside we have hardiplank which is in a super exposed coastal site - we need something |
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Mulch from hedge? Hi, I'm about to rip out an old straggly pittosporum hedge so we can get in to rebuild the deck behind it. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoser |
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Diamond core drilling bit 40mm I need to cut into existing wall tiles and need the above to cut the hole, anyone know where I can buy or hire this bit, North shore/Auckland. Thank you. |
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Periwinkle plant for ground cover Hi - does anyone know where I can source some of these plants please. If they are a weed an alternative recommendation would be OK. They are for a shady patch under a kowhai (mine) and overgrown feijoa(neighbours). TIA |
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Fruit tree fertilizer My orchard consists of four stone fruit trees and one pear. I want to give them a feed but am confused with the various fertilizers on sale. The N P K levels vary from brand to brand. I do however have a large bag of lawn and crop which is N12, P 5, and K... |
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Plastic rattan couch type outdoor furniture. I like the look of this but concerned it may not last well. I have nowhere to store away in the winter. And it will be awkward to always have to remove cushions if there is bad weather. Anyone have a set? |
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Riverstone Path and Lawn Hi. I am looking to install some stepping stones/pavers down the side of my lawn as a path to my garage. I want to riverstone around the pavers rather than grass it. How do I stop the river stones ending up in the lawn and therefore being sucked up by the... |
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Aluminium doors question I have a large set of bifold doors. They are to suit a wall with a 2.7 stud. Our house doesn't have a 2.7 stud but when I bought the doors I assumed it would be a straight forward job for an aluminium joiner to remove the top windows that are above the do... |
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