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How do you know it’s winter? When the windows start dripping. While it might seem like just another staple of New Zealand homes, you don’t have to put up with a pool of water at the bottom of your windows every morning.
How condensation forms and why it matters: Condensation is the result of… View moreHow do you know it’s winter? When the windows start dripping. While it might seem like just another staple of New Zealand homes, you don’t have to put up with a pool of water at the bottom of your windows every morning.
How condensation forms and why it matters: Condensation is the result of water warming up, evaporating, then turning back into a liquid once it touches a cold surface. You know when you breathe onto a mirror and you can use your finger to write messages in the remaining mist? That’s condensation. The same thing happens with the moist air in your home and your cold windows.
What's the big deal about moisture anyway? Moisture doesn’t just make your home feel cold and damp, it causes mould too. Mould has all sorts of nasty effects on your health and it thrives in wet environments.
The condensation on the inside of your windows is a good indicator that there is too much moisture in your home. You can get accurate readings from a ‘hygrometer’; a cheap little device that you can get from many hardware stores that tells you exactly how humid the room is.
Ideally, you’d use one in each room of your house over the course of a few days to get an idea of which room is in most need of attention. If the reading is over 65% relative humidity and below 18 degrees Celsius, it might be time to take the following steps, depending on the room.
Kitchen
Boiling water and cooking kai releases up to 3 litres of water every day---it’s one of the worst offenders in the fight against wet windows. Doing the dishes isn’t much better, contributing up to 1 litre per day. To reduce the impact, remember to:
• Keep the extractor fan on. Your range hood should be larger than the cooking surface it’s venting, and should be venting directly outside---not to the roof space. Otherwise, it might end up damaging the insulation and internal roof structures. If you’re renting and the extractor fan doesn’t tick those boxes, it’s worth discussing with your landlord. They don’t want moisture or mould in your home either.
• Keep pots covered. If you’re boiling potatoes, pasta or just making a cup of coffee or tea, keep the lid on while the water heats up and while the contents cooks. Not only does this keep the steam inside, it also means the water boils faster---less energy used, a lower utility bill, and a faster dinner!
BATHROOM
Don’t worry, cleaning your teeth isn’t spreading moisture into the air, no matter how vigorously you scrub. But the bath and the shower certainly are, with each person releasing 1.5 litres of water per day with their washes.
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Clelands store was close to Daysh, Cottle, Capt J T Adams and Adam Gordon opposite Masons Gardens.
History of Lower Hutt long gone.
A wonderful foot warmer for these cold winter nights. Keep your feet toasty when it is cold. gone
This picture of a well known Wellingtonian should not be too difficult. What do you remember about her?
Donate shop Quality used “Country Road “ garments to Red Cross shop in Petone and receive a $10 off voucher at Country Road ( conditions apply )
Red Cross shop in Petone
169 Jackson st
The laminator is almost brand new, used maybe 10 times. No longer in business, need gone. It comes with A4 (a few have been used) and A3 (not used still new) laminating sheets.
Be entertained by feathered friends enticed to your garden by making your own bird feeder painted in favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own.
Read what Hearing Consultant’s patient has to say
“My hearing is seamless when I go about my days activities. I can hear my wife when we have breakfast, I can hear my grandchildren in the back of the car on the way to school and my friends when we visit our favourite café. My hearing is now… View moreRead what Hearing Consultant’s patient has to say
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Peter has been wearing hearing aids for 5 years.
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John and son Henry Daysh sold the house of 6 rooms, farm buildings at 12.5 acres of land to John Robert COTTLE of Belmont.
COTTLE in turn sold 23 sections of same.
House/land between Adam Gordon and Capt J T Adams a mariner.
Enclosed photo of Capt ADAMS house next to Daysh back in 1900.
News item Daysh Cottage as we called it has 'GONE'.
Sold to an enterprizing teenager and good on him.
I am upset to find NO heritage listings on the oldest known Lower Hutt building and no council details as HCC archives do NOT go back pre c 1900s.
My husbands Great Aunt married Henry … View moreNews item Daysh Cottage as we called it has 'GONE'.
Sold to an enterprizing teenager and good on him.
I am upset to find NO heritage listings on the oldest known Lower Hutt building and no council details as HCC archives do NOT go back pre c 1900s.
My husbands Great Aunt married Henry Daysh 1859-1936 and had son Norm Daysh 1924-1977 Wairarapa NZ.
Ian Girling took this interesting photo at Petone. What do you the birds are feasting on?
Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is … View moreHi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is there another street you think is more beautiful? Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it included in an article. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Mens sz. Small, a generous small.
Victory jacket, taupe, was $549, to $439.
I'm selling it for $180. Pickup is in alicetown by Saturday. Txt 0220998139
We have a few items of non requirement any more. A bed side (was used as office drawers under a table), a book shelf, a small table, an office chair, another cupboard for files and other items. If you are interested, please let me know and we can arrange a time for you to come and view. There … View moreWe have a few items of non requirement any more. A bed side (was used as office drawers under a table), a book shelf, a small table, an office chair, another cupboard for files and other items. If you are interested, please let me know and we can arrange a time for you to come and view. There also a tv cabinet with led light windows. Need taken away for a small donation.
There have been more COVID-19 testing centres set up across the Greater Wellington Region. If you have been to a location of interest (bit.ly...) or are displaying COVID-19 symptoms please call Healthline (0800 358 5453) to book a test.
A full list of testing locations and hours are available on … View moreThere have been more COVID-19 testing centres set up across the Greater Wellington Region. If you have been to a location of interest (bit.ly...) or are displaying COVID-19 symptoms please call Healthline (0800 358 5453) to book a test.
A full list of testing locations and hours are available on our website: bit.ly...
We strongly advise anyone seeking a test to make an appointment to ensure you can be tested as quickly and efficiently as possible. People arriving without an appointment may experience long wait times as our centres need to prioritise those who have appointments, or are known to have been to a location of interest, or who are symptomatic.
Take care whānau 💛
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