Squeaky wood floors are a result of movement between two components. Before fixing the issue, you should know the mechanics ...

I love hardwood floors, but do you know what I don't love? Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time ...

Q: Our older house has developed squeaky wood floors. What can we do to alleviate this? A: The squeaks are caused by wood rubbing against nails or other wood when weight is applied. Quieting squeaks ...

If you've ever heard your floorboards creak as someone (hopefully someone you know) tried to tiptoe across them, then you've probably wondered how to fix squeaky floors. After all, who wants to feel ...

A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a loose floorboard or two floorboards rubbing together — or environmental — ...

Question: We’re selling our home and are concerned that squeaks in our floor might raise concerns with a buyer’s home inspector. The house is only 4 years old. The squeaks have never bothered us, but ...

Q: My hardwood wood floors squeak like crazy. How can I stop the squeaks? I have access under the floors, in the basement. — Frank Rizza A: Your floors are squeaking because they dried out and ...

Squeaky floors may alert you to kids sneaking in past curfew, but they’ve got little else going for them. Annoying floor squeaks, common in many homes, typically occur after the house has settled and ...

Q. To get rid of squeaky wood floors, should I use powdered graphite or talcum powder in the cracks of the boards? Jim Wheelock, Charleston A. Experts recommend either one. Both are messy, but some ...