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Q: My dad and I have a bet that we'd like you to settle. Is mahogany one of the most expensive woods or one of the cheapest?
— Samantha Hansen, West Allis, Wisc.
Finishing nails are typically set below the surface of the wood and then the holes are filled with putty. Here's another way: Slit the surface of the wood slightly with a drywall knife, then drive a nail behind the slit at an angle, setting it below the surface. From most angles, the nail holes will be hidden from view.
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