Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a ...

Q. I have a repair question about We live in a 12-year-old townhouse. Several attempts have been made by a contractor to get rid of squeaks in our second-level wood flooring by pulling up the ...

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 ...

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 ...

With warmer temperatures come squeakier floors. Whether it's the creak of an old wooden floor or the grating sound of a poorly installed laminate, such noises have an uncanny knack for subtly ...

Home Tip: Winter is the best time of the year to cut firewood. It’s easier to cut in the cold weather, and by next fall the wood will be seasoned and ready for the fireplace. Q: The hardwood floor in ...