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Trying to change a light fitting and? have 3 red wires and one black new light fitting only has two holes what to do! please don't say get an electrician |
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Did any one get the name of the supplier of the fly spray Rudd the bugman recommended on the radio news talk this morning it is used by the airlines please |
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Gooseberries Auckland climate? Anyone had any luck with them! I'm in the Coromandel, so similar climate to Aucks.got cape goosberries, they do fine, but planted an Invicta last year.just hoping.!Are the red varieties any hardier!I've been told to place bags of ice around the ro... |
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Help - lost part down plug hole. I was washing a watch strap part (I'm a watch and clockmaker) in our kitchen sink and a smallish (25mm long and about 8mm thick) end piece went down the sink. I've taken the S bend off, checked that and its not there. What is my next step! |
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Tomato growing - help please! I am not a very experienced gardener, so hoping someone with some knowledge will be able to help me.I have several tomato plants (honeybee!) they are small, anyway.They are covered in green tomatoes.Will these tomatoes ripen now, in Southland, or not!If n... |
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Wallpapering a previously papered and painted wall I am decorating a bedroom in an old house, built early 50s, that has undergone numerous painting and paperings. I had a gloss paint that always felt sticky over vinyll paper. I peeled the paper away and used warm water and wallpaper removerto get the unde... |
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Are there any easy fixes for peeling laminate? Hi, I have a bookcase (a cheap one from the warehouse made of dark coloured laminate or veneer), its all in good condition except the top shelf has started peeling on the front edges. It looks ghastly - is there any quick fixes - I don't have the fund... |
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Need roof over deck to stop water Just wondering if anyone has had a roof put over a deck not keen on an awning would like something permanently fixed to give shade in summer and keep the majority of deck dry in the winter; do you need a permit to built one of these!Any recommendations fo... |
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What seeds to pant now? I don't have a greenhouse but have one of those little plastic tent things over a set of shelves, so would like to plant some seeds so I get a head start on next seasons planting. What is good to plant now please! |
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Worm Farms http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Children%27s-Worm-Farm!SKU=1574154 Has anyone used one of these |
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Wood fire replacement Our trusty nearly 30 year old Kent Forrester is falling apart - it had a major internal repair about 10 years ago but now the roof above the fire box and damper have fallen apart and it's really just like an incinerator. We've been looking a |
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Keeping hot air from rising up a staircase, help! Hi all,we have a staircase rising up from the middle of our living room to our 2nd floor above.I am trying to think of ways to keep the heat down and not escaping up, the staircase design doesnt allow for a door to be fitted as it is around 12 |
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Soil Pipe Cutter Looking for a Soil Pipe Cutter, Have asked in Farming but no luck. then asked in general and they sent me here Can anyone help me out, cant find any on here other than one new one way over priced, and another that is over priced for a second hand one, hop... |
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Painting kitchen cupboard doors. I am planning on repainting my kitchen cupboard doors and need some advice. Do I use an enamel paint or just an ordinary paint.I would prefer one that has a high gloss to it. The doors are circa 1976 so just your plain old wooden doors. Any advice greatly... |
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Tree Identity Please Think I've just identified it myself on google. It appears to be a (California) Pepper Tree, and full size looks like it will be far too big for its present location. Anyone else have it growing! |
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Tree roots damage to paths Hi. Does anyone know if tree root damage to paths/driveways is covered by insurance! I appreciate it probably varies according to different insurance companies/policies but I wondered if anyone had any experience with this. |
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Electronics problem Does any one know approximately what DC voltage I would get if I fit a bridge rectifier onto a 12VAC power supply. |
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Killing off toitoi I have had two massive toitoi bushes removed from the front of my section however they keep regenerating from the base of it despite mascerating it with a machete.Has anyone managed to finally eradicate the toitoi bush!If so how did you do manage to do it... |
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Trimming Hedge Gardening rookie here and just want some advice on how to make a nice thick hedge. Planted 6 lilly pillytrees 6 months ago and they are growing very well but was wondering what the best way to trim them. Have read that I should trim the top of |
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Jacaranda Mimosifolia tree I am looking for a Jacarandia tree.when do the garden centres have these in stock !Or does somone who lives in the Napier area have one that they want dug out. !lol no 20 foot trees cheers |
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Gasfitter - advice please I am going to get a gasfitter to replace a gas hob with a very similar one, but does the gas bottle/storage have to be upgraded! It is presently a small bottle in the cupboard, which I understand is no longer permitted |
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Rats under birdcage My wife has a large bird cage at the back of our section that some rats have taken residence under. What would be the best way to get rid of them other than poison [we and the neighbors have pets]. I was given a large trap/cage but it does not seem |
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Best plants for under deck? We have a no man's landunder that deck that doesn't get much sun, we have some clivia there that is doing very nicely but wondering what other plants would be best suited!As it's not an area we use much, ideas for good groundcover would be app... |
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Whats causing small sand volcanos in my lawn? Here in Cromwell, where its been reasonably dry of late. There are a small number of sand mounds appearing in my lawn, 3-4M apart. Not all over the lawn by any means, maybe 4-6 of them in total over 200SqM . Fine grains of dirt, about 40mm high and 50mm w... |
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What veges are good to plant in the garden now? What veges are good to plant in the garden now! From seeds or cuttings TIA |
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