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786 days ago

Hard window treatments - What to consider

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Hard window treatments include roller blinds, shutters, sunscreen blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, and wooden blinds which can be used in conjunction with curtains, swags and tails, top treatments and pelmets. In this article we will outline the features of hard window treatments and … View moreHard window treatments include roller blinds, shutters, sunscreen blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, and wooden blinds which can be used in conjunction with curtains, swags and tails, top treatments and pelmets. In this article we will outline the features of hard window treatments and highlight key considerations when dressing your windows.

PLEATED BLINDS:
• Available as a single pleat or in a honeycomb design.
• Stack into a minimal space and come in a wide range of colours as a block-out of semitransparency.
• The honeycomb style is the best type of blind for heat retention because they have an air pocket to trap heat and are therefore energy efficient.

ROLLER BLINDS:
• A fabric blind that comes in a wide range of textures, colours, and opacity.
• Can be controlled by spring operation, a chain, or motorisation.
• Great in contemporary situations where large window have little or no stacking ability and clean, modern lines are required.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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790 days ago

Velbon CX-540 camera stand.

Tom from Taradale

Perfect condition, hardly used and still in it’s original box.

Price: $50

793 days ago

Do you feel Better Than Ever?

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Become part of our online community for over 60s, and get to know others who appreciate that the good times are just getting started!

PLUS — To celebrate the launch of our new Facebook group, Better Than Ever - each new member will go in the draw to WIN an iPad!

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791 days ago

Concrete wall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Brighten up a tired concrete wall with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to brighten up your wall.

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796 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of … View more
You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha!

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792 days ago

KNITTING SALE! & BOOKS - PLUS SHOP OPEN. LAST SALE OF THE YEAR

Mary Anne from Taradale

Saturday 17th. 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross, 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa. Last chance for this year to find a special gift for the new arrival in your whanau. Beautiful handknitted garments at reasonable prices, crafted by willing talented volunteers!
Books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs LPs at bargain prices.
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Saturday 17th. 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross, 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa. Last chance for this year to find a special gift for the new arrival in your whanau. Beautiful handknitted garments at reasonable prices, crafted by willing talented volunteers!
Books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs LPs at bargain prices.
Shop open too with spring clothing in stock.
Wonderful raffle with 2 prizes - $2 ticket.
See you there - 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa.

Negotiable

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792 days ago

Fixed Cloths line

Sara from Puketapu

2.3 m long Clothes line/ dryer fixes to side of house.

Price: $50

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793 days ago

Wanting

Paula from Taradale

Wanting learn to crochet books please any help would be great do not drive

794 days ago

Learn Pottery

Denise from Marewa

If I can learn to make poppies for the Soldier's graves in just a couple of weeks, then anyone can learn pottery.

793 days ago

Subscribe this month and get free plants!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their … View moreThere's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their nationwide delivery. $25 voucher valid from Sept 1-25, 2022.

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794 days ago

Natural Ageing of Fabrics in Upholstered Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to … View more
‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to the environment in which it lives, it is important to research fabric types and the specific yarn type and construction to ensure that your selection aligns with your unique needs.
Due to regular wear and tear your furniture will show signs of aging, which may be accelerated by having unknowingly chosen a textile that is not fit for purpose. However, just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.

Ask and You Shall Receive: Before committing to a purchase it pays to consider not only what you want, but what you need from an item. Perhaps you want a two-seater couch in a natural colour with a textured weave, that will look beautiful in front of the Mizu Garden curtains you hung earlier in the year. While what you need, is a couch that is fit for a couple who live on a modest budget in a sunny villa, with young grandchildren who visit most weekends.

This is the brief that the interior design salesperson requires to suggest fabrics which will reward you with performance and beauty, while also managing your expectations about how the textiles will age. Allow us to help them to help you, by sending you in prepared.

Fabrics are all different. They can be constructed from natural fibres such as silk, cotton, linen, and viscose, or man-made fibres such as polyesters and acrylics, or a blend of each. Fabrics made from natural fibres have their own unique personality in the way they age and look after some wear, which can contribute to a design aesthetic. Natural constructions will not be as durable in the long-term as a synthetic textiles, because they are more susceptible to pilling, fading, seam slippage and staining. Therefore, a greater level of care is required.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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795 days ago

TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

Happy Māori Language Week! We hope you and your family are celebrating and using our country's indigenous language this week!

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796 days ago

Neighbours, get stuck in with a subscription to NZ Gardener.

New Zealand Gardener

Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View more
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.

Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.

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796 days ago

Wanted please

Stef from Greenmeadows

Wanting a wine barrel half for vege garden.

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