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Repairing Squeaky Floors

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DIFFICULTY RATING: (2 out of 5 - Easy)

Squeaky floors are often caused by one of three problems. Learn what's causing your noise and how to fix it.
Step 8: Use a plug cutter to make a bung or a plug for the hole
Use a plug cutter to drill a bung from a scrap of wood that is the same species as the floorboard. Pop the bung out with a screwdriver.
Drill the plug cutter into the scrap board to make a bung.

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WARNING! Always use goggles when drilling and hammering. Be sure to wash hands after using lubricant.

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