Thorndon, Wellington

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1306 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

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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1306 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1307 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Felix

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1307 days ago

Russian Festival - Victory Day Concert

Victor from Wilton

Dear neighbours!

Wellington Russian Club invites you to join the Russian Festival dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Great Victory (Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II).
wellingtonrussianclub.org.nz...

The event will take place on May 8, 2021 at the following address:

St… View more
Dear neighbours!

Wellington Russian Club invites you to join the Russian Festival dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Great Victory (Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II).
wellingtonrussianclub.org.nz...

The event will take place on May 8, 2021 at the following address:

St Patrick’s College Hall
581 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie

Start at 14:00

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

FOOD FOR PURCHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS WELL

The event’s program:
14.00 – Open door
14.30 – The official ceremony: Speeches. Moment of Silence. Immortal Regiment
15.30 – Break: buffet, socializing
16.00 – Musical performance
17.30 – Documentaries
Documentaries are in Russian and English. Some videos in Russian are subtitled in English.

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1310 days ago

Stunning Wellington pic

Reporter Community News

Simon Woolf recently published this beautiful wellington picture.

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1307 days ago

Do you find your lawn tired?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or … View more
Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

1308 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."

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1310 days ago

Been accumulating electronic/electrical waste?

Tom Neighbourly Lead from Karori

Karori Lions are holding another of their very popular "E-Waste Recycling Days" at the Karori Community Centre on Saturday, 8th May, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. All the details are in the attached pdf file and their Event post

E-waste recycling_08 May.pdf Download View

1319 days ago

Dog handlers turns heads

Reporter Community News

Meet the dog walker who controls 16 dogs.
Drivers stop to take photos and after a ruff day, office workers come up to Phil Krieg​ to ask if they can pat the group of dogs accompanying him along the footpath.
It's a hard sight to miss in Wellington, Krieg in his bright yellow vest walking a … View more
Meet the dog walker who controls 16 dogs.
Drivers stop to take photos and after a ruff day, office workers come up to Phil Krieg​ to ask if they can pat the group of dogs accompanying him along the footpath.
It's a hard sight to miss in Wellington, Krieg in his bright yellow vest walking a large group of dogs, moving together as a calm and orderly canine collective.
With Krieg as their leader, the dogs sit when they were told and moved to the side to make way for runners, other dogs and those walking on the footpath.
In 2008, Krieg’s wife, Penny​, came up with their dog walking business, Loose Leash Dog Walking. Penny said they called it Loose Leash because that was the idea – walking the dogs on a loose leash and trusting them to behave.
The pair lead groups of dogs, ranging from 12 to 16, on walks around Wellington.

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1308 days ago

Bell's Track Working group.

Des from Ngaio

Attached is our latest update.
Working Bees this Sunday 2nd of May meeting at end of Awarua Street
10.30 am and every Tueasday at 11 am Awarua street Station

Update May 2021.docx Download View

1308 days ago

Cherrytree, your local wholesale+ shopping

Simon from Cherrytree

Cherrytree is your local wholesale+ shopping club. You can shop online or visit us at our showroom in Ngauranga.

At Cherrytree, we cut out the middleman by buying directly from the wholesalers and pass these savings of up to 65% off RRP onto our members. We do not try to compete with mass-produced… View more
Cherrytree is your local wholesale+ shopping club. You can shop online or visit us at our showroom in Ngauranga.

At Cherrytree, we cut out the middleman by buying directly from the wholesalers and pass these savings of up to 65% off RRP onto our members. We do not try to compete with mass-produced low-quality products – we buy from high quality trusted brands so members can be confident in their purchasing decisions.

If you are:

➡️Undertaking a Home Renovation or House Build
➡️Purchasing Big-Ticket items for all areas of your home
➡️Setting up to welcome your New Baby into the world

Or if you are simply a Smart Everyday Shopper, joining Cherrytree will give you access to over 550,000 products from more than 2,400 brands at Wholesale+ prices, every day!

We have membership options to suit everyone, including a FREE Silver membership.

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1310 days ago

Teenager bringing high-speed internet to Upper Hutt

Reporter Community News

A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex … View more
A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex Stewart came up with the idea for his business, WombatNET, when he was 13 and staying at the remote settlement of Turakina Beach, near Whanganui. Older people would often ask the tech-savvy teenager for help with their digital devices, and he soon realised how many people in the area were grappling with the same problem – unreliable and slow internet access.
After doing some research, he discovered that while it was relatively straightforward to connect properties to the fixed wireless broadband network using radio waves transmitted by towers, large internet providers often seemed reluctant to do so because it could be more expensive than using cables. So Stewart decided to meet the need himself.
In early 2020, WombatNET put up its first tower on private land just outside Upper Hutt. Since then, the company has built another 10 around Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.
With demand for the service growing quickly through online and social media marketing and word of mouth, and as more people began to work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Stewart was struggling to juggle running a start-up with his school work.

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1308 days ago

“Things I Know to be True” at Circa Theatre.

Circa Theatre

From August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that … View moreFrom August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that trap us and the love that keeps us coming back.

Co-produced with The Court Theatre, Things I Know to be True has just finished a record-breaking sold-out season in Christchurch receiving standing ovations and Circa Theatre is proud to present this “intricate, inventive study of family life” as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. Tickets selling fast!

‘A thing of beauty, exquisitely observed. An absolute gem.’★★★★★ — The Daily Telegraph
Book now

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1310 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, what is happening here?

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1308 days ago

NVE - Client Feedback

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

Here is recent feedback a client submitted on NoCowboys for a recent job done by Lucas! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Rose! #ClientFeedback

"We needed our old gas electric fire place decommissioned and gas pipes capped off. Booking with NVE was simple and easy. On the day … View more
Here is recent feedback a client submitted on NoCowboys for a recent job done by Lucas! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Rose! #ClientFeedback

"We needed our old gas electric fire place decommissioned and gas pipes capped off. Booking with NVE was simple and easy. On the day of service, Lucas was punctual and arrived with a smile. He was thorough and detailed in his explanations, answering all my questions. Super friendly and very professional, I would have no problems in recommending NVE or using their services again." Rating by: Rose

Communication: 100% | Quality: 100% | Reliability: 100% | Value: 100%

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