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Tree Stump/Bar leaner Disposal I have a big stump/ Log that has been used at my property as a bar leaner. (Was here when we moved in) it must weigh 150-200kgs. some of it has softened and is starting to rot. What would be the best method of disposal for an item like this? I am located ... |
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Replaced mixer tap- braided hose leaking I replaced a kitchen mixer tap, which went easy enough, but it is leaking out the bottom of one of the braided hoses, right above the nut. I tried thread tape, but when I try and tighten the nut, it starts to twist and kink the braided hose, and it still ... |
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Best glue to stick wood to a mirror? Am currently refurbishing a dresser where it has a bit of wood stuck to the mirror. The wood is about 35mm thick and 800mm long, its just decoration (not bearing any load) so what would be the best glue to use? |
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F & P Washing machine on buttton Our washing machine has stopped working after awhile ago the bush button to turn it on split. So we were using an end of a paint brush to poke through and turn it on. But has decided to stop working now. Anyone else had this problem? Wondering if its a ch... |
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Buddleia wanted does anyone have any for sale? , I have a lilac/pink one and would like to add two more colours as the monarch butterflies really like them. |
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Garden Corner Ready For A Makeover 1/4 acre section - no outdoor seating or space for this time of day so decided to do something about it Photo taken 6pm https://tr |
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White miniature agapanthus I am in Christchurch and am starting to replant after rebuild. I am looking for the small variety white agapanthus but nobody seems to have them. Also looking for the trailing rosemary plant - again can't find any. Please does anyone know where i can buy ... |
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Drilling hole in stainless steel I need to drill a 30mm hole is an existing SS sink for a new tap what would be the easiest cheapest way? TIA |
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Any freeview experts here please Just shifted house and having issues getting Prime and 4 +1 Before we had 90 cm dish which I installed and set up . Had prime and 4 + with no issues. We shifted 5 kms around the road ( still rural) No prime or 4 +. So Got ne |
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Weatherboard house We have a 50s weatherboard house (similar to some state houses) and I'm looking into renovations- at the moment I'm thinking about joinery (modern vs keep original style of house) - and wanted to look at other houses/projects for ideas/ inspiration. |
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Unblocking downpipes? Are there any chemicals you can buy to unblocked clogged downpipes? I got a bunch of leaves and dirt clogging one at my place. Thanks |
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How do I fix this? (beware; graphic photo) Some muck from the gutters has gone into the pipe that goes through the basement to the other side of the house. How do I break it up / wash it out? Putting the hose down there hasn't helped. |
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An alternative to Spray Fix Have got weeds to spray and would like to know what I can use in place of the spray fix that you buy at garden centres. Have heard that dish wash liquid /detergent would do. If this is so what is the mixing ratio. |
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Riverstone garden I have recently shifted and new property has riverstones medium and small pebble size. I would love to get rid of them any ideas who i contact or donate these too Southern Jaffa |
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Potato problem advice please https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/439549336.jpg Can anyone tell me what's wrong with our spuds? Most I have dug are like this wh |
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Brown/green slimy algae "Nostoc Commune" does anyone know the most effective way to get rid of this as I have it on my driveway. Copper sulphate & Sdium hypochloride not working and it seems Roundup feeds it. |
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Blueberry soil - potted Hi all, I got a new plant since the last one died - it got too dry it was a 50/50 peat moss and orchard mix. What soil so I use for the new one? If I use standard potting mix what about the acidity that it prefers from what I read |
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Compost thermometer Anyone where to buy a decent compost thermometer in NZ with a reasonable length at a reasonable price? Best I have seen is the Reotemp from Groundgrocer in Australia so far. |
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Rainwater tank overflow from bottom I want to change our 25,000 litre tank so it overflows from the bottom of the tank, was just going to extend the pipe down into the tank (same diameter 4inch) from the elbow that is presently through the side near the top. Any other suggestion |
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Slaters eating peaches in tree how do I stop them? I have healthy peach trees with peaches not too far from ripening and also plums. The slaters are up the trees on the fruit having a good feed. I have not got mulch around the base of the trees and have also put slug bait but that hasn't stopped them. Any... |
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Sub-mersible pump I have a garden water feature which has a 220-240vac submersible pump . It connects directly to the 230vac power mains with no isolation at all. Is this safe and legal? |
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Other than Methven what is a good brand for taps. shower mixes and shower roses etc - methven is well known but incredibly pricey. thanks everyone |
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Rose id please https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/440033984.jpg |
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Pvc pipe wall thickness for under concrete drive? Hi guys, Just curious what wall thickness of PVC pipe you would use under a concrete driveway? Pretty sure the standard 80mm diameter PVC downpipe wouldn't hold up under the weight of concrete. Have also seen on here there are pipes with wall |
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HELP WITH SUCCULENT ID, PLEASE? Can anyone identify this succulent plant? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/440124989.jpg |
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