This past week, I was asked by a reader how to stop irritating squeaks in several areas of his hardwood floors. It is a common irritation that many of us put up with. Many have history attached to ...

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 ...

Q: The floor in my kitchen squeaks in an area approximately 2 feet by 4 feet. The subfloor appears to be separated from the floor joist, causing the sounds. I have used many shims, but that has not ...

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 ...

You never know what you'll find when you pull out old carpet. We have three options to suggest if your hardwood floors are covered in screws.

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should ...

Do you remember hearing stories of your parents’ efforts to sneak back in after curfew only to have their efforts discovered by that infamous squeak in the hall floor or stairway? Perhaps you are that ...