Milson, Palmerston North

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

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577 days ago

FREE SMALL HAND MOWER

Kevin from Highbury - Westbrook

Unwanted Job mate hand mower with catcher. Suitable for a small lawn and has a approx 30 cm cutting spread.
May need a minor sharpen.

Free

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577 days ago

Why you DON’T put Curtains in a washing machine

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Recently we have been taking care of (fixing) curtains that have been put in the washing machine. There are a number of reasons why this is a terrible idea.

Firstly, we take many measures to ensure your curtains get as clean as possible without shrinkage or colour loss. Recently we have had to … View more
Recently we have been taking care of (fixing) curtains that have been put in the washing machine. There are a number of reasons why this is a terrible idea.

Firstly, we take many measures to ensure your curtains get as clean as possible without shrinkage or colour loss. Recently we have had to re-wash curtains that have been washed but there is still traces of mould or live mould left on the curtain. We take careful steps to ensure this is eliminated as much as possible on the curtain fabric, and can always remove it from linings. These results are simply unable to be duplicated in a home environment.

Spray on curtain cleaning products contain sodium hypochlorite, aka bleach. If you use products to remove mould, it can result in colour loss. This is one of the more common problems we have seen. We test all fabric before cleaning to be sure of what cleaners can be used with it.

Washing curtains in the washing machine can result in other damage – curtains need to be handled with care, especially older fabrics. It is expensive getting a curtain re-lined due to rips – we take extra care in preventing this from happening.

In addition to the above – most of the time, they will come out of the machine wrinkly and look terrible, no matter the fabric type. Our service ensures they look great and ‘like new’ as they can when returned to you (and of course, fresh and clean).

Don’t make the same mistake, call us (the experts) instead.

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578 days ago

Re: Piano

Rhona from Kelvin Grove

Piano, Free to a good home.
Upright Piano details:
C.J. QUANDT.BERLIN Kgt.Hoflieferant
Been in family long time. Requires tuning.
Contact: Best to text Rhona 0274758877 . Located PN. (21.2.23)

Free

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578 days ago

Book a Trial clean to test our Service

Jana from Spiff Cleaning Services Palmerston North

No Contracts, easy to book! Send us a Message and we will call you back

Price: $67

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578 days ago

AWAPUNI VEGE HUB: Contents List - Get your Order in!

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Kia ora,
Here is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. I have had to do a bit of guesswork with this list, so the produce we actually receive may be a bit different:
Pak Cho, Carrots, Potatoes, Courgettes, Pears, Avocado.

Orders are $15 each. … View more
Kia ora,
Here is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. I have had to do a bit of guesswork with this list, so the produce we actually receive may be a bit different:
Pak Cho, Carrots, Potatoes, Courgettes, Pears, Avocado.

Orders are $15 each. Instructions on how to pay/order can be found in the document attached or go to our website page: stmatthewspn.wordpress.com....

Orders need to be placed before 12 noon today, ready for collection Thursday from your chosen pick up point. If you are not sure your transaction will be processed by the bank in time, feel free to email/msg us a screenshot. Sing out if you have any questions. Remember to bring some bags!

The Vege Hub Team

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579 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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579 days ago

Looking For a New Owner

Marg Goffin from Wool Criations

Hi - Wool Criations is looking for a new owner / operator; someone with a passion for knitting and yarncraft, who loves to help people find their next project and who also has IT skills or backup to establish an online presence & take this business to the next level.
If this sounds like you, … View more
Hi - Wool Criations is looking for a new owner / operator; someone with a passion for knitting and yarncraft, who loves to help people find their next project and who also has IT skills or backup to establish an online presence & take this business to the next level.
If this sounds like you, please contact Marg on 0275 642 834.

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579 days ago

DVD/CD VHS player

Margaret from West End

Free to whoever wants it - may be able to deliver within Palmerston North. Panasonic NV-VP32 Hi Fi Nicam VHS and DVD/CD player. Remote and AC plug included.

Free

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579 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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580 days ago

Garden bench

Margaret from West End

Garden bench hasn't yet had its annual spruce up - but is sound enough. Could be painted, but doesn't need to be. We can't deliver as our car is too small, but if you can arrange pickup from our Park Road address by Wednesday 22nd, it's yours.

Free

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582 days ago

Cat food prices

Pat from Feilding

Has anyone noticed that tinned cat food is more expensive than buying a whole actual chicken, per kilo? My cats are fussy and will only eat mid-price tinned cat food, and even that is full of stuff that's not good for them. So I am making my own and they are really happy!

582 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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585 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only … View more
It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.

Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.

Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.

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582 days ago

Lemons

Patricia from Feilding

Does anyone in Feilding have any spare lemons 🍋 thank you

582 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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