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    Fixing a gouge in a wooden floor

    I've got a couple of scratches and gouges in my wooden floor (believe it's pine) that I need to try to patch up as best I can. I'm getting the flat ready to rent out and so far the floor repair companies have mostly said nothing can be done other than sanding the whole room back and refinishing...
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    Joining reclaimed scaffold boards

    Hi all, I want to edge glue the two boards in the pics to make a small desk but the edges aren't quite flush. I have an electric planer and sander but not a jointer or router. Short of being able to buy or borrow one of those, is there anything people could suggest? Cheers
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    Replacing single dimmer with standard switch

    Hi, I want to use Phillips hue smart bulbs on ceiling lights that have dimmer switches. When I replace the normal bulbs with the hue ones there's a buzzing sound which I think means I need to replace the dimmers with standard switches? Firstly, does that sound correct? Then if so is it a case...
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    Drilling into stud wall - wires everywhere?!

    Hi, wondering if anyone can give any advice on fixing a TV bracket to a stud wall. I've bought a stud/cable/pipe detector and it seems to give a fairly precise indication of the studs but when I try for the electrics it seems to go off all over the place rather than concentrated in one area...
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