Fairview Downs, Hamilton

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

1334 days ago

A Beginners Guide to Curtain Tassels, Trims, Pelmets & Tiebacks

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

It’s no secret that curtains can make or break a room. The colours, patterns and style are an essential part of trying a room together and creating a particular mood. However, there’s more to a perfect curtain than just the fabric and cut. As interior design trends move away from clean, … View moreIt’s no secret that curtains can make or break a room. The colours, patterns and style are an essential part of trying a room together and creating a particular mood. However, there’s more to a perfect curtain than just the fabric and cut. As interior design trends move away from clean, minimalistic Scandinavian styles - no curtain is complete without a tassel, trims, pelmet or tieback. In 2021, it’s all about more glamorous styles like Modern Luxe and Modern Classic. Feeling confused? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide on all these finishing touches so you can make the right choice for your curtain style. Read on to find out more!

Tassels
Tassels are an elegant cluster of strings or cords that are clumped together at one end and hang free at the other. Suitable for curtains rather than blinds, these finishing features are actually a practical decoration. The tassel’s shape acts as a weight at the bottom of the cord which helps keep the curtains pulled back without the need for bulky knots. Tassel’s come in a variety of colours and styles to suit any decor. However, they are on the flashier end of curtain finishings, so they’d best suit a living room or bedroom.

Trims
So, you’ve selected a style of curtain that sounds your decor - now it’s time to choose a trim. Trims refers to the decorative elements that add a touch of ornateness to your curtains, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to style, pattern, colour and embellishments. Types of trim include:

Valances
You’ve heard of valances on beds, but when it comes to curtains and blinds a valance refers to the fabric or panel added above a window. Typically, valances are used to hide a rod or track and add a touch of chic to any room. The style options are endless - you can add embellishments like beads or pom-poms. However, avoid adding anything to the sides of your roller blinds, though, as this can become entangled in the roller blind mechanism at the top and prevent them from rolling and unrolling properly.

Fringes

Take a close look at the strings that hang from the bottom of a curtain tie back or are on the edge of a blanket - that’s a fringe. They’re typically attached to the bottom of curtains, under pelmet or on valances.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1336 days ago

Houseplants looking sick? The plant doctor answers your questions

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View more
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.

We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.

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1335 days ago

It's easier to get fibre!

Ultrafast Fibre

If you live down a right-of-way or in a building shared with others, great news!

It is now easier than ever to connect to the fibre network.

If you wanted to connect before, but weren’t able to get everyone’s consent, it may now be very simple. There are now many cases when all you need … View more
If you live down a right-of-way or in a building shared with others, great news!

It is now easier than ever to connect to the fibre network.

If you wanted to connect before, but weren’t able to get everyone’s consent, it may now be very simple. There are now many cases when all you need to do is tell your neighbours that you plan to connect, and in cases when consent is still required, Ultrafast Fibre makes it even easier with a team of people who can help you with the consent process.

Find out more about the four easy steps to get your connection to ultra fast, reliable fibre broadband.
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1335 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1336 days ago

FREE help and support

Here to Help U

Is life getting tough? Do you, or your whānau need free:

- Mental health support

- Employment search support

- Financial support

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Is life getting tough? Do you, or your whānau need free:

- Mental health support

- Employment search support

- Financial support

- Help with pick up and/or drop off of groceries, medicines etc

- Safe social connection

- Food parcels or prepared meals

Discover the site over 7,500 local people have turned to for support in the past year. Get help 24/7 the easy way - without judgement or barriers. Check out ‘Here to help u’.
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1336 days ago

Red Hot Autumn Sale

Firewood Factory

Hi Neighbours,

Our sale pricing is now on. We have a large range of (pine, macrocarpa, old man pine, oak and gum plus hotmix options) quality screened wood! We're also offering free delivery right to your door.
Order online

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1336 days ago

Homework Hacks

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View more
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed

Follow the link to find out more:

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1336 days ago

NZ Red Cross Pop-Up Book Fair

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

On Saturday 27th March 2021 we are hosting a Pop-Up Book fair at Red Cross Service Centre on 422 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton. The categories of books we will be selling are CHILDREN, FICTION, JIGSAWS, COOKING, GARDEN, MAGAZINES & DVD'S. Please join us and spread word among your friends and … View moreOn Saturday 27th March 2021 we are hosting a Pop-Up Book fair at Red Cross Service Centre on 422 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton. The categories of books we will be selling are CHILDREN, FICTION, JIGSAWS, COOKING, GARDEN, MAGAZINES & DVD'S. Please join us and spread word among your friends and families.

We are planning to organize few more Pop-Up Book Fair this year with different categories of books at each event.



We will keep you posted :-)

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1336 days ago

How to repurpose leftovers + Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato with Basil Pesto and Chopped Salad

Naturally Healthy

You've just done your regular weekly food shop and you're looking for some delicious recipe ideas for the week. You start off with great intentions and then everything seems to fall apart. Does this sound familiar?
If you have lovely intentions to cook and use all of the food you buy in… View more
You've just done your regular weekly food shop and you're looking for some delicious recipe ideas for the week. You start off with great intentions and then everything seems to fall apart. Does this sound familiar?
If you have lovely intentions to cook and use all of the food you buy in a week, and then find it’s Friday night and you’ve had takeaway every night this week, you’re not alone.
Today on the blog I'm sharing some tips to help you understand how to use and store leftovers plus If you’re looking for a delightful new recipe to utilise your leftover vegetables, you can’t go past my Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato with Basil Pesto and Chopped Salad.
It’s a perfectly adaptable recipe that shines excellently on its own.
You can read more and grab the recipe here.

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1336 days ago

Different Curtains, Different Benefits

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

When you are looking to buy drapes online there are numerous options available. This leads to confusion and with confusion starts the round of discussions, advice and suggestions. Though you may like some of them. The suggestion will always include linen curtains, linen roman blinds, net curtains, … View moreWhen you are looking to buy drapes online there are numerous options available. This leads to confusion and with confusion starts the round of discussions, advice and suggestions. Though you may like some of them. The suggestion will always include linen curtains, linen roman blinds, net curtains, sheer curtains, thermal curtains, blackout blinds and similar sorts. Most of them are useless, some come close to what you want and out of blue you may find a suggestion that you will find interesting. Even then the best idea that you find does not tick all the boxes. Therefore, we need a practical approach to select the right curtain design.

All curtain types come with their own set of benefits and limitations. No one window treatment option can suffice all the requirements. You will need a set of permutation and combinations and an eye for custom combinations to make your window treatment stand out and give a professional look. All the fabrics, be it linen, velvet, net, thermal or blackout, have their own advantages. One is economical in one way another one proves to be economical the other way. One lets the light in and the other turns a room into a sound and light proof. In this writeup we are going to talk about different curtains and their different benefits.

Linen Curtains

One of the most-simple yet exclusive look can be achieved by using Linen Curtains, drapes and blinds. Not only these are made of natural flax seeds, they come cheap and are available in multiple colours. They help illuminate the rooms with natural light as linen is a low-density fabric. One of the main advantages of using linen fabric is being able to use it in multiple styles such as linen roman blinds, simple drapes hanging over the wall or a simple free flowing curtain design.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1337 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
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1337 days ago

Bookkeeping Services

Slobodanka from Huntington

We know your time is better spent on such things as growing your business, increasing profit and spending time with friends and family. We can help - call us today!

www.custombookkeeping.co.nz...

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1337 days ago

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

2 strong men and a truck. Available for house moves- 6 days a week.

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1338 days ago

Specialist Professional Dairy Hoof Care

Hoof It

The team at Hoof-it provides our dairy farmers with a professional hoof care service, that is second to none. We cover the north island.

The products available on our webshop are of supreme quality but at the lowest possible prices.

Contact us, so we can help you !!

Website - … View more
The team at Hoof-it provides our dairy farmers with a professional hoof care service, that is second to none. We cover the north island.

The products available on our webshop are of supreme quality but at the lowest possible prices.

Contact us, so we can help you !!

Website - https://hoofit.nz/
Call us at 021 278 8278
Email - info@hoofit.nz
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1338 days ago

When painting is a crime...

Adam from Adam's Painting

I must admit, painting over natural rimu timber feels criminal. I had a desire to polyurethane the well-prepared weatherboard cladding of this old home, to show off the beautiful native timber grain. But my client wanted it to match the rest of the paintwork on her house, and in the end, it's … View moreI must admit, painting over natural rimu timber feels criminal. I had a desire to polyurethane the well-prepared weatherboard cladding of this old home, to show off the beautiful native timber grain. But my client wanted it to match the rest of the paintwork on her house, and in the end, it's what the customer wants that's important! So I left this job with a before and after picture, ...and very a vhappy client!

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