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You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation, as well as heat pump in your main living area.
Cut down on those power bills today by making your home more energy efficient.
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video| Wanting a healthier home this winter? Enjoy the many benefits retrofit double glazing has to offer. Reduced condensation, reduce cold, reduce noise and reduce heating costs. Get your free measure and quote now or call us … View moreCheck out our RetroFit Double Glazing - vimeo.com... |Healthier Home
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Have you noticed a growing trend in serving size, maybe in your waistline as well? You're not alone. A cafe bought muffin today is gigantic compared to what it used to be. Not to mention up-sizing of combo meals, pizzas, even our dinner plates. All of this can contribute to us eating more than… View moreHave you noticed a growing trend in serving size, maybe in your waistline as well? You're not alone. A cafe bought muffin today is gigantic compared to what it used to be. Not to mention up-sizing of combo meals, pizzas, even our dinner plates. All of this can contribute to us eating more than we realise.
It can be hard to know what a standard serving size is, especially when what appears to be a single portion consists of multiple servings. Get a handle on serving sizes by downloading our free handy hand guide and beat portion distortion - spring-coaching.ck.page...
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An iwi leader says a glossy booklet promoting โracist propagandaโ being dropped into Lower Hutt lettโฆ
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I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. … View moreHi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. Whether it's to do with the weather, the cost of things, the public transport, the food, the housing, the people or something else entirely, we'd be keen to hear about it. Please remember that your comment may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want it to be. Thank you.
Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzyยฎ … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzyยฎ Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ
"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."
Tired of having your recycling blow away on a windy day?
We have some options to make kerbside rubbish and recycling better in Lower Hutt, and it would be great to know what you think.
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How much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a … View moreHow much of your wall space is taken up by art? I barely have any wall space left, myself. Seems like I'm in good company though. We've been covering our walls in art for... oh, only about 44,000 years. More recently, art has become an expression of our personalities, and taste. Take a look at 6 times art made the room more than just a space to live in...
You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.
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NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View moreNZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!
Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Youโll need:
โข Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
โข Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
โข Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
โข Staple … View moreYouโll need:
โข Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
โข Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
โข Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
โข Staple gun (& staples!)
โข Heavy duty mirror/picture hanger (we recommend Hangman Heavy Duty Mirror and Picture Hanger from Mitre 10 but you can use whatever suits you!)
Step 1. After laying the batting out on my tabletop, I put my sheet of plywood on top. The size of your plywood will depend on the size of your bed. Wrap the batting around the plywood and start stapling it down with a staple gun. Just staple your way all around the board. Super easy.
Step 2. Once the batting was secured, I laid out the fabric with the patterned side down. I gave it a quick ironing to get out any wrinkles before starting. After placing my plywood on top of the fabric, it was time to start stapling the fabric. I started off by doing the two long sides. I made sure to pull it tightly as I was going so that it wouldnโt be too loose in the front.
The corners are the part you want to be careful with. My technique (and Iโm not sure if this is the โrightโ way or not, but it worked) is to approach it like I was wrapping a present. I get one side stapled, and then fold it in to the un-stapled side. Then I bring that piece up and pull it really tightly and staple along the seam. It takes a bit of practice, but I would just do it a few times until I got the perfect seam and then staple โer down.
Step 3. Now came the tricky part of actually hanging it. We wanted to attach it directly to the wall rather than to our bed. We searched around and finally came across a Heavy duty mirror / picture hanger (Mitre 10, Bunnings probably has similar) Simply mount one track on mirror or picture, then install the wall track with included anchorless fasteners.
Weโre really happy with how it turned out. The colours are just right and itโs nice to bring another textile into the room. Plus, it makes our basic bed look about a million times nicer and more expensive!
Full tutorial with pictures: diyshowoff.com...
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