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1251 days ago

Why are my windows damp all the time?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

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

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1251 days ago

Clelands store Taita Lower Hutt 1861

Sandra from Normandale

Clelands store was close to Daysh, Cottle, Capt J T Adams and Adam Gordon opposite Masons Gardens.
History of Lower Hutt long gone.

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1253 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This picture of a well known Wellingtonian should not be too difficult. What do you remember about her?

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1251 days ago

Red Cross Shop in Petone

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

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

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1251 days ago

Birdsong

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

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.

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1251 days ago

Not sure about hearing aids?

Hearing Consultants

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 more
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 effortless with my new hearing aids”

Peter has been wearing hearing aids for 5 years.

His hearing aids use Artificial Intelligence, so your hearing aid can more accurately amplify what you need to hear in each environment and not amplify what you don’t need. Because Hearing Consultants is an Independent Audiology clinic with no financial, ‘deals’ behind the scenes, we will always offer you the best hearing solution for you.

Call us today at 04 566 5145 or 0800 43 27 25, to find out about our no obligation trial of this latest hearing device or visit our website for more info
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1251 days ago

Daysh Cottage 884 High St Taita.

Sandra from Normandale

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.

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1252 days ago

884 High St 'DAYSH Cottage' now gone.

Sandra from Normandale

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 more
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 Daysh 1859-1936 and had son Norm Daysh 1924-1977 Wairarapa NZ.

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1252 days ago

Feathered friends feast on sea mammal

Reporter Community News

Ian Girling took this interesting photo at Petone. What do you the birds are feasting on?

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1252 days ago

Is New Regent St really NZ's most beautiful street?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

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 more
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 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.

1252 days ago

Mens "Earth sea & sky" Jacket sz.Small

Wendy from Petone

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

Price: $180

1252 days ago

COVID-19 testing centres

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

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 more
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 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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1252 days ago

Recycle old Mobile phones for Free

MobileRoundup

MobileRoundup is a mobile phone recycling initiative to make it easy for you to recycle your old phones. Organised & powered by computer & electronic recycler organisation ITRecycla they have set up multiple ways to get your unwanted mobile phone to us to recycle.

If you are concerned … View more
MobileRoundup is a mobile phone recycling initiative to make it easy for you to recycle your old phones. Organised & powered by computer & electronic recycler organisation ITRecycla they have set up multiple ways to get your unwanted mobile phone to us to recycle.

If you are concerned about your Data on your phone falling into the wrong hands, we offer Secure Data Destruction for $5 per Mobile device.

Visit the Mobile Roundup webpage for more information
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1252 days ago

Garage sales

Ling from Avalon

Huge garage sales on the weekend from 10-2pm
Address : 2 de Menech grove Avalon Lower Hutt

Price: $2

1253 days ago

Alert Level 2

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

As of 6pm Wednesday night, the Greater Wellington Region will move to alert level 2. Our level 2 visitor policy and door screening requirements will be in place – more information is on our website 👉 bit.ly...

Under alert level 2, please continue to attend your appointments and seek health … View more
As of 6pm Wednesday night, the Greater Wellington Region will move to alert level 2. Our level 2 visitor policy and door screening requirements will be in place – more information is on our website 👉 bit.ly...

Under alert level 2, please continue to attend your appointments and seek health treatment when you need it. When you arrive at hospital, you will be asked to provide your contact details and let us know if you have been feeling unwell.

Wellington and Hutt Valley region COVID-19 testing centres are currently prioritising tests for people who have been to locations of interest (bit.ly...) or who are displaying symptoms. Call Healthline (0800 358 5453) or your GP for advice if you think you need to be tested and you will be referred to a booking centre to make an appointment. 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.

We are arranging additional testing capacity and will provide more information on our website 👉 bit.ly...

COVID-19 vaccinations will continue during this time for booked appointments only. Please do not go to a vaccination centre without an appointment as they will not be able to vaccinate you at this time. If you are in Group 3, you will be invited to book your vaccination before the end of July.

Let’s be kind and support each other during this time. We’ll keep you updated over the coming days. 💛

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