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Kitchen sink bench-stainless or ? Am doing a new kitchen and trying to find a stainless sink with bench-our old one I recall had "Princess" sticker on it-got through whatever entity preceded Bunnings. Was flat steel on the dirty dish-right side,then the sink,then a smaller square sink wit... |
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Ideas for trees What is the cheapest and best way to protect (from rabbits, pigs, sheep and goats) and stake (my cherry tree is on a serious) lean fruit trees? I have 20. Yes I know I may have gone a little nuts. New house I must do everything got a hold of me. |
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Door on carport Has anyone done this? Any innovative ideas for type of doors? Does not have to be conventional types. Looking for economical ideas to pretty up the area. Cannot have a garage in location, and it has sides on both sides, so not totally open |
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Painting picket fence I have a picket fence which has (I think) Timbycrl on it. About 2 years ago I brought paint from Resene for it. I bought Lumberside and had it tinted the colour of the roof (new denim). I bought 2 pails and (from memory) they cost about $150 in tota |
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Will seeds germinate after being stored in the Light? I just found some pumpkin and capsicum seeds that I had saved and forgot about some time ago. They have been sitting on saucers on a sunny windowsill, should I attempt to grow them or will they be stuffed? |
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Best kitchen'bathroom sealant. Hi. Husband has decided to reseal that annoying join on our bench and vanity units. Formica to tile splashback in kitchen, composite resin vanity to Serotone (or similar) wall in bathroom. He's interested to know what people recommend as the best sealer f... |
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What is this? I realise it is a Orchid. but I would like to what kind please? The flowers are very small as opposed to a cymbidium for example. TIA https://t |
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Stereo Cables which way around? I've got an older stereo set with plain unmarked (no red or black) copper cables connecting the stereo to the speakers. The stereo and speakers are marked with a red and a black connection points, but the cables are not marked with a red or black si |
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Raised garden beds Is there any reason why H4 retaining timber cannot be used for raised vegetable beds ? |
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Lilac Trees? Does anyone know how big these grow? |
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How to remove flax bush? We have 2 large flax bushes on our drive way. Any suggestions as to how we can remove or kill them? |
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?Weed wands I think that's what they were called-are there any available now? have narrow borders that spraying may wreck ALL the plants |
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Hot house floor? I am thinking of putting pavers down in the hot house. It is currently soil, and for a year or two I planted directly. The last year I used pots and bags so that I had more control over diseases and could easily eliminate problems. I also want to pu |
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Interesting water heater concept. :) insulating other downstream conductors would say perhaps not directly applied voltage?, perhaps microwave?, easy enough to apply sufficient shielding, no conductive issues interesting concept though, as good or better than a gas califont the a |
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Freestanding bath placement. We are installing a clawfoot both in our renovated villa bathroom. How far out from the wall should it be? thanks |
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How much would it cost To get a set of stairs built about 2 metres long, and 2 metres down? We are building a new garage that will go over this area, resource consent is granted and now waiting for engineers reports, then builders consent, then quotes. Resource consent is |
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Roof Painting Can anyone tell me how much paint might be needed to paint a basic three bedroom size house roof? Nothing flash just standed. I will find out when I can how many square metres it is. Just wanting an idea while Im at work. Also the paint with the primer al... |
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Which Heat Pump? I'm looking at heat pumps - how confusing. Getting quotes. One guy says commercial unit 8 kw. The house is a villa which has been opened up - so open plan kitchen, dining and lounge - approx. 9 m x 5 m and nearly 3 metre height. I |
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Train i.d number for front of house Any idea who makes house number plaques.Like the sort of ones you see on trains.normally cast iron and oval in shape.Bit hard to explain but seem harder find. |
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What exactly is a "Master Painter". . and what is the main advantage in seeking one for a relatively simple job that a younger capable person could do? I'm talking fascia painting. Hope I have the right word, the board that spouting is attached to. Are master painters better qualified, and/... |
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Wiring a new Garage/workshop - what to add. Just getting ready to have my 6M sq home workshop wired up by a registered sparky. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/410533636.jpg |
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Rubbish skips & bins hire Any recommendations as to who & prices in Hamilton area. Also do they have a restricted items list. |
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Chimney flue Going to have a new Woodsman Tasman woodburner installed. Does anyone have any thoughts on the various types of flue available, eg single, double shield, spiroloc etc. Pros and cons? Many thanks |
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Tulips south Auckland area, I have some lovely tulips in flower but am told they will not over winter in this climate, can anyone give advice please. |
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Electrical - Am I Allowed ? In terms of the Electrical Rules / Regulation etc I'm I allowed to do the following as a DIY person. : Replace my ranghood. The old one is connected via a flexicable to a permanent connection unit. The new one has a cable and 3 pin plug, so just cut |
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