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Learn the problems you may face when refinishing a pre-finished hardwood floor. Find out whether refinishing a hardwood floor is a good idea, or whether you are better off putting an engineered hardwood floor on top of your existing floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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