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

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 — ...

We've previously shared some of the best ways to fix squeaky floors, but if screwing into the boards isn't your first choice, you can try talcum powder or cornstarch instead. While this only applies ...

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: My partner and I have lived for four years in the upstairs flat of a two-story San Francisco Victorian built in 1912. We own the building. I bought a heavy studio piano about 15 months ago that had ...

Timeless, comfy underfoot, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing, there are lots of reasons to love the natural beauty of hardwood flooring. But, as is often the case with natural wood ...

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 ...