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    Southern yellow pine flooring.

    Southern yellow pine floor….7 years old. Some “planks” are discolored and I’d like to refurbish them. The floor was sealed with polyurethane(oil based). How do I refinish the worn boards so they match the “good“ flooring. Sand and apply poly? Sand and apply shellac? Do I need to lightly...
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    Switch controlled outlets

    The switch controlling outlets in my living room no longer works. The outlets work fine but the switch no longer controls them. I changed the switch....nothing. What am I doing wrong? TIA
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    T1-11 siding and wooden deck

    The T1-11 siding on the deck(wooden) side of my house has water damage on the bottom. How do I prevent this from happening again? Is there a minimum distance the siding should be from the deck surface? Can I cut out the damaged wood and cover(caulk and paint) that area with cedar trim...
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    Power to shed

    https://www.reduceimages.com/download.php?image=96863db543 Trying to power a shed....the pic shows circuit coming from house. Cannot tell what circuit these wires are on....can I turn off main breaker and then safely make the connection from thr house to the shed Thanks
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