Squeaky, wobbly stairs are more than a nuisance; they can be hazardous if not repaired. Some stair problems are easy to fix. But because of the complexity of stair construction, severe problems often ...

Q How can I stop creaking stairs? Our house was built in 1973, and the stairs make an infernal noise whenever we go up or down. I have tried using silicone filler on the advice of a friend and have ...

When you’re dead asleep and someone in your family sneaks downstairs for a late-night snack, the loud groan of a stair is jarring and annoying. Squeaky stairs are caused by wear and tear on the wooden ...

QUESTION: I got caught raiding the fridge the other night and I’ve just got to find out how to fix those squeaks in my stairs. There are only two places where the squeaks occur but what do you do to ...

Creaking, squeaking stairs make fine background noise for suspense movies but can be a major nuisance in homes. Whether noisy stairs are easy or difficult to repair depends on their construction. If ...

Q: I have two steps on my first-floor stairs that squeak loudly when anyone walks on them. How do I stop this? — Jay L., Burlington, Vt. A: Squeaks in stairs (or any wooden surface) are caused by two ...

Dear Ken: I have a new home, and the stairs squeak a lot. I’ve tried pounding in those little wooden wedges from underneath, but that doesn’t help. Any ideas? — Jake Answer: Try dipping your wedges in ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of Pink Brownstone, a reader restoration diary. Brownstoner is delighted to publish this ongoing saga of DIY restoration of a brownstone in Bed Stuy.

My stairs creak. They creak like an old haunted house. They creak when it's hot or cold. I believe poor workmanship or shoddy construction is to blame as I can hear my adjoining neighbours' stairs ...