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If you are looking for something different to do next Friday night, the 15th July. The Faraday Museum is excited to announce it is holding a Fur, Stoles and Paper Dolls exhibition where it is not only displaying beautiful garments from the Jazz era, but life size paper dolls.
So pull out those … View moreIf you are looking for something different to do next Friday night, the 15th July. The Faraday Museum is excited to announce it is holding a Fur, Stoles and Paper Dolls exhibition where it is not only displaying beautiful garments from the Jazz era, but life size paper dolls.
So pull out those winter Art Deco garments, and grab a ticket to this fun event iticket today.
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Career Navigator is a ready-for-work programme designed around three components; Mentoring, Work Ready Experiential Workshops and Career Pathway Events.
The Foundation works directly with key local industries to provide business links for young people in the programme and to give them insight … View moreCareer Navigator is a ready-for-work programme designed around three components; Mentoring, Work Ready Experiential Workshops and Career Pathway Events.
The Foundation works directly with key local industries to provide business links for young people in the programme and to give them insight into their future career direction. Find out more through the link below.
Does anyone have any old pillows they want to get rid of? I’m after some to make cushions for a lounge suite for a local charity. I need 4. If you have some please message me. I’m happy to pick up.
Window insulation film works on the same principle as standard double glazing by creating a layer of still air in front of the glass that acts as insulation. DIY window insulation kits consist of clear plastic film for attaching to wooden window sashes or frames using double-sided adhesive tape. … View moreWindow insulation film works on the same principle as standard double glazing by creating a layer of still air in front of the glass that acts as insulation. DIY window insulation kits consist of clear plastic film for attaching to wooden window sashes or frames using double-sided adhesive tape. They cost a fraction of the price of double glazing yet offer good performance in reducing heat loss and condensation in your home, as well as preventing your sills and window dressings from going mouldy. You can pick up a kit from your local Mitre 10 or Bunnings.
Window insulation film is only designed to last one season, but it may remain intact for several years if your windows are in good condition and the film is undisturbed. Just be aware that adhesive tape used on the film may leave a stain if you leave it on for longer than one season.
Tips for installing
Installing DIY window insulation film is relatively easy – you only need a pair of scissors and a hair dryer.
• Make sure your window frames are dry and the paint is in good condition to avoid condensation forming inside the air gap.
• For wooden windows, applying a bead of sealant like silicone along the glass edge will further reduce the risk of moisture creeping into the air gap.
• Make sure your window pane is clean and streak free before putting the insulation up.
Step 1: Clean the Window
Clean the window thoroughly with an ammonia-based window cleaner and wipe it dry using a squeegee. Make sure that all of the window cleaner is wiped off, as it will dissolve the adhesive on the window film.
Step 2: Wet the glass with a light spray of water and baby shampoo
Fill a spray bottle with water and add a couple of drops of baby shampoo. Spray the mixture onto the window. This mixture helps the film stick to the window but still lets you slide the film around so you can fit it properly into the corners before the mixture dries.
Step 3: Measure and trim the film to size
Measure the window to see how large an area you need to cover, allowing at least two centimetres overlap for all four sides. Roll the window film out onto a flat horizontal surface and trim to size. Before you put the film on the window, start peeling the backing off the sticky side of the film. Use masking tape on both sides of one corner to get the peeling started.
Step 4: Put the window film onto the window
Once you’ve peeled off the top five to ten centimetres of backing, move the film up to the surface of the window. Start by putting the top two corners in place. Once the film is sitting in a good position you can slowly start to take the rest of the backing off.
Step 5: Remove the backing from window film as you go
Slowly peel the backing off in stages. Use a squeegee to flatten the film out onto the window as you go. Start the squeegee in the centre of the window and push out to the edges. As you work down the window, use the spray bottle to keep the surface as moist as possible. It will give you a much smoother finish.
Step 6: Remove the air bubbles from the window film
Once the squeegee has got the larger bubbles out, use the small plastic scraper to remove any smaller bubbles. You can work out any small pockets of water at the same time. Whatever small amounts of moisture are left will work with the adhesive on the film to create a bond to the window.
Step 7: Give the window film a final trim
When all the bubbles are out, take a sharp blade and give the film a final trim at the edges of the window. Once you’ve trimmed the edges, give the film one final scrape with the small plastic scraper. Tuck the corners in as hard as you can, squeegeeing towards the outside, working out the last remnants of water.
Remember Curtain Clean can help with those mouldy curtains, give us a call on 0800 579 0501 to find your local shop.
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I am wondering if anyone knows where elodea is growing wild in the Hastings District.
I need a few stems for my goldfish pond
TYIA.
Free as downsizing. JVC tv is approx 1m * 900cm. Toilet seat is still in packaging from Mitre 10.
"I do a lot more things that I probably wouldn’t have done before the programme. I actually talk to my managers now but before I would have been too nervous. It’s helped me gain confidence which is really good. The mentors were great. They had some good ideas and they listened to everyone … View more"I do a lot more things that I probably wouldn’t have done before the programme. I actually talk to my managers now but before I would have been too nervous. It’s helped me gain confidence which is really good. The mentors were great. They had some good ideas and they listened to everyone else’s ideas too. They were so friendly, they always said hi and I felt like they encouraged me to join in the conversation."
Help rangatahi like Cate and become a youth mentor through the link below!
Has anyone, in the past week, found themselves in possession of a Kia car key and fob? My elderly friend lost one at a vege shop, in Hastings, earlier this week.
Am very happy to announce my latest (4th) poetry book is about to be released by The Cuba Press on Monday July 11 and an online discussion to launch the book can be seen on Wellington Libraries website AT NOON on that day. Meantime, you can pre-order a signed copy from Wardini Books at their shop … View moreAm very happy to announce my latest (4th) poetry book is about to be released by The Cuba Press on Monday July 11 and an online discussion to launch the book can be seen on Wellington Libraries website AT NOON on that day. Meantime, you can pre-order a signed copy from Wardini Books at their shop or click on this link (And yes, that's my art on the cover.) Thanks in advance for supporting a local writer. wardini.co.nz...
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Have you read our June Seniors newsletter? In this issue we discuss the Older Workers Employment Action Plan, Budget 2022 and hear from Equal Employment Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo. Read it here now: bit.ly...
Try to read to your child every day. It’s a special time to snuggle up and enjoy a story. Stories matter and children love re-reading them and poring over the pictures. Try adding funny voices to bring characters to life ?
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