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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.
You’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple … View moreYou’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple gun (& staples!)
• 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 wouldn’t be too loose in the front.
The corners are the part you want to be careful with. My technique (and I’m not sure if this is the “right” 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 ‘er 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.
We’re really happy with how it turned out. The colours are just right and it’s 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...
Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.
For a reasonable … View moreGetting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.
The Wellington region’s biggest sports hub is in deep financial trouble having returned a quarter of…
Maungaraki Baptist Church 164 Dowse Drive, Carboot Sale 10am onwards. Limit of 20 cars
Hi Neighbours,
Get in quick! This week is your last week to grab yourself a bargain at your Red Cross Shop. Our school holiday deals are coming to end, so make sure you visit your Red Cross Shop and treat yourself to some pre-loved goods.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Half the dwellings at a proposed transitional housing development will become state houses following…
I loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon … View moreI loved chatting with Timaru craftsman Duncan Cottle about his beautiful work on this ceiling rose. He sculpted, molded and cast the whole thing by hand, with just trial and error to guide him. How cool is that? I found it so inspiring. Chatting to him made me want to give it a go myself. I reckon I might start with something a little simpler first, however. Those Acanthus leaves look so good... but also quite difficult! Maybe an art deco rose, to match my 30s house? Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone else whose created something lovely for their homes from scratch. Drop me a line and let me know what DIY magic you've been up to!
Maungaraki Baptist Church Saturday 1st August 10am onwards, 164 Dowse Drive
Taita College is having it's OPEN DAY on Wednesday 29 July 2020, 9:30am - 12:30pm and OPEN EVENING - Wednesday 29 July 2020, 7pm - 9pm.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful learning community.
ALL WELCOME!
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Aim high … View moreTaita College is having it's OPEN DAY on Wednesday 29 July 2020, 9:30am - 12:30pm and OPEN EVENING - Wednesday 29 July 2020, 7pm - 9pm.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful learning community.
ALL WELCOME!
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Aim high for what is truly valuable, be persistent and don’t let obstacles stop you from reaching your goal.
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Dear Government, WHEN are you going to allow my Doctor prescription pills to go back to 3 monthly collection doses?
On the 3 monthly for 5 sets it costs me $25 for 90 days.
Currently YOU have collection for ONE month is $25 making my once 3 monthly collection $75. Your killing it at this price.
… View moreDear Government, WHEN are you going to allow my Doctor prescription pills to go back to 3 monthly collection doses?
On the 3 monthly for 5 sets it costs me $25 for 90 days.
Currently YOU have collection for ONE month is $25 making my once 3 monthly collection $75. Your killing it at this price.
AND while your coming up with answers, why cant regular users of certain pills, reuse our containers and save on plastic containers.?
Perfect for turning on lights when you're away or every evening or morning.
Just $2 each - take one or both. Collect from Hautana Street. Phone or text 021 680 456 to make sure I'm home when you visit.
I'll delete this listing when taken.
Powerful 5.1 Sony Bravia system in immaculate condition, complete.
* Five speakers plus woofer. Remote control including batteries.
* Five disk player - DVD, CD.
* Also plays videos, pictures from data disks - both CD and DVD.
* Sound input from TV - Much better than a sound bar for your TV :)
* AM… View morePowerful 5.1 Sony Bravia system in immaculate condition, complete.
* Five speakers plus woofer. Remote control including batteries.
* Five disk player - DVD, CD.
* Also plays videos, pictures from data disks - both CD and DVD.
* Sound input from TV - Much better than a sound bar for your TV :)
* AM and FM stations - 30 presets to suit your taste.
* I use Chromecast to hear all my whole music library using Google's free service.
* It even has a calibration microphone!
* You can select one of eight surround-sound options.
* Output to TV by HDMI or component.
* RCA, digital connections.
* Manual available.
* Listen to it in Hautana Street. Phone me for address and time: Greg 021 680 456
A bargain at $145 negotiable. We need to make space in our house!
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