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 — ...

If you've got wood floors that always seem to squeak, fix the problem with the help of baby powder. This astringent powder leaves things nice and fresh while keeping down the screeches. Here's how to ...

With warmer temperatures come squeakier floors. Whether it's the creak of an old wooden floor or the grating sound of a poorly installed laminate, such noises have an uncanny knack for subtly ...

Q. I’m getting new carpeting in the bedroom and I want to remove as many squeaks as possible beforehand from the hardwood floor on the second floor. As recommended, I’ll use talcum powder first and ...

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 ...

Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. In the United States, the ...

Home improvement expert Lou Manfredini joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to share ways to improve your home security and give your tile floors a new shine. He also reveals a great DIY trick to get rid of the ...

An old issue of Mother Earth News contains "20 of the all-time best hints for making household repairs," including this squeaky-floor fix: A squeaky floor is usually caused by two or more boards ...