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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even if you don`t believe in ghosts, squeaky stairs can be unnerving. But in most cases a few nails and wedges will eliminate squeaks. The key to the repair is finding the exact location of the ...

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 ...

You come home from the office, late and exhausted. The house is quiet. The kids must be asleep, probably have the dog up there, and there’s no sound from the TV room. Carefully you take off your shoes ...

Want to know how to fix squeaky floors? The first step is finding out what’s causing it. Floor squeaks are caused by wood rubbing against a nail, other wood, or even ductwork and piping. Finding the ...