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 ...

That familiar floor squeak doesn't always mean expensive repairs. The explanation is often hidden below the surface and ...

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 — ...

When evaluating the pros and cons of hardwood flooring, you might find that the positive far outweighs the negative. The flooring is hypoallergenic, long-lasting, and has a timeless look. Despite all ...

Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. In the United States, the ...

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

Question: How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old and just walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it's only in certain areas, not the whole floor or room. Can we ...

Do you remember hearing parents share stories about how they knew when their teenagers were sneaking back in after curfew because of that famous squeak in the hall floor or stairway? Perhaps now, you ...

As we concluded last week’s article, I said we would look at hardwood floors and staircases next time, which for generations, allowed parents to know when their teenagers were coming in late at night.

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