Guardian Property | September 14

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September 14, 2017

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Family friendly 30 Turton Street, Allenton The location here is key, bordering the lovely Turton Green subdivision. So, you get the best of both worlds, location without the big price tag.

This property has a large section for your family and offers great outdoor living on the north-facing deck.

Our current owners have been in it for the last ten years and have undertaken lots of renovations. They have updated the bathroom, kitchen, decorated and carpeted and added the deck plus much more.

There is a log fire in the living room with a heat transfer system to the bedrooms

and a heat pump in the dining room. A bonus is the sunroom with its own patio area at the front of the home which could have many uses. There is also a separate second toilet off the laundry.

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Even though they still love the property, it’s time for them to downsize, so take this opportunity today to secure yourself a well-maintained property in the heart of Allenton within close proximity to Schools and shops.

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Spring is officially here. For us at the nursery, it’s the busiest time of the year.

And one plant that always flies out the door during spring and summer, is lettuce.

Luckily we have loads of lettuce varieties available at Awapuni Nurseries. In fact, as I write this, we have around nine varieties of lettuce on awapuni.co.nz. This includes your traditional varieties like iceberg and greatlakes, and more ‘modern’ styles like baby cos and mesclun mix. We also stock Chinese lettuce, a mixed lettuce bundle, and lettuce features in a couple of other vegetable mixed bundles.

It’s not surprising lettuce is a popular plant to grow at this time of year. They grow well in these conditions and, in my opinion, there’s just something about the warmer weather that makes you want to enjoy salad.

It’s funny now to think that back in the day we used to harvest the whole lettuce when it was ready. Those were the days when iceberg was all the rage! But now, as most of us know, with many of the types of lettuce you can just pick off the leaves you need at the time and leave the plant growing.

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plant. That’s why I’m a big fan of growing a couple of several varieties. Our lettuce mix is perfect if you just want two or three seedlings of a few different varieties.

Once you’ve got your lettuce seedlings look for somewhere well-drained and sheltered to plant them. If you don’t have much space, try growing them in pots or even hanging baskets. The great thing about growing them in containers is you can make them easily accessible to your kitchen.

When you’ve found the right spot to plant, dig a little hole and plant each seedling around 20cm apart. Try not to overcrowd your seedlings to prevent fungal diseases. And watch out for slugs.

FOR SALE $5,430,000 + GST (IF ANY) Savills are pleased to bring to the market 45 Princess Street. A well-established property in the expanding office and business district of Addington.

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Breathe new life into outdoor furniture Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived it is time to think about spending some time outdoors.

If your outdoor furniture and decking is anything like mine it may be looking a little tired and in need of some love.

Decks and wooden furniture still in sound condition can easily be rejuvenated with a quality stain, varnish or paint.

As wooden furniture pieces have already been stained to withstand the rigours of outdoor use, you are just restaining them, so it is the perfect do-it-yourself job.

Wooden outdoor furniture and decks can be stained with any type of wood stain or oil from the local hardware store and as with any paint or stain surface, preparation is the key to a successful finish.

Wood stain is a type of paint that allows the pigment of your top coat to soak properly into the pores of the timber. It is better to spend a little more on a good quality product as exterior surfaces like furniture and decks are subjected to harsh conditions day in and day out, so a good stain will last much longer, saving you time and money in the long run.

Like paints, stains are available in oil-based and water-based formulas.

Water-based stains offer better adhesion to surfaces that have been previously painted or stained with oil-based stain.

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Water-based stains are also recommended for woods that have a natural resistance to rotting, such as cedar, redwood and cypress. Oil-based stains are generally recommended for decks and other areas exposed to particularly harsh conditions as they are not easily penetrated by the elements. There are some newer latex/oil stains that offer benefits of both oil and water-based stains.

Unlike paint, which coats the surface, stains penetrate and allow the natural texture of the surface to show through.

Whether you choose to accent the grain with a semi-transparent stain or mask the grain with an opaque stain, all stains provide some measure of protection.

Oil-based stains offer better penetration and durability and dry more slowly than water-based stains and thus maintain a more even finish.

The opacity of the stain determines the amount of visible wood grain on the surface. A finish with low opacity will have less pigmentation, resulting in a natural wood grain appearance. If you select a stain with a high level of opacity, there will be more pigmentation, resulting in the wood grain being covered or masked.

Opaque stains last the longest but hide the grain and the colour of the wood.

Oil-based stains are more durable than water-based stains and require far less maintenance.

Opacity is an important factor in determining the longevity of a stain product. A stain with a low opacity level

Water-based stains are breathable, so they won’t trap moisture. They also don’t produce harmful fumes.

contains less pigment and will generally have a shorter life. The more pigments present in the stain/finish, the longer the product life will be.

Some stains are formulated to perform much like varnishes and soak into the wood but also form a film on the surface.

Sounds great, but the problem with filmforming stains is that when they eventually fail and you go to restain your deck or furniture, you must completely strip and remove the old film, and that’s a tough job.

If you prefer a splash of colour, a good enamel paint will give your garden furniture a durable hard-wearing surface that won’t rub off and will withstand the elements. Again, the key is surface preparation and a good quality primer/ undercoat.

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I’m old school and prefer oil-based, but the new water-based formulas are very good these days, so choose one and stick with it.

To prepare the surface, if it’s in a fair condition, simply clean with a deck cleaner or sugar soap, a scrubbing brush and garden hose off. If it has been a while between drinks, a waterblast is the best and quickest way to remove mould, moss and lichen.

Allow to completely dry then give it a light sand to remove any bumps or rough bits. This gives a better finish and allows the stain to soak deeply into the pores.

Wipe the sanded wood with a damp cloth to remove any dust and apply the stain with a brush or roller, working it into the timber. Wipe excess stain off with a cotton rag if you want a perfectly even finish. The longer the stain sits on the surface the darker the colour will be.

Some stains and certain colours cover nicely in one coat but applying two or more coats will increase the life of your garden furniture or deck.

The secret is keeping the stain up to them every couple of years so it becomes less of a job in the long run and looks the part.

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