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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Dear Jim: My present home has squeaky floors, especially during winter. How can I fix these annoying squeaks? Also, I am planning to build an energy efficient home in two years. How can I avoid ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. There’s nothing more annoying than a squeaky ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home ...

Q: 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 eliminate the ...