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 ...

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Some homeowners consider squeaky stairs an economical alarm that signals the presence of a family member, friend or intruder. And sometimes squeaky stairs indicate broken parts that can cause an ...

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 ...

Q: What causes squeaky floors? A: It doesn’t matter how old your home is — squeaky floors can develop at any time, and for a variety of reasons. Poor workmanship, inadequate design or materials, ...

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.

Squeaky floors may alert you to kids sneaking in past curfew, but they’ve got little else going for them. Annoying floor squeaks, common in many homes, typically occur after the house has settled and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Man and woman carrying boxes and household items down a staircase. When you’re dead asleep and someone in your family sneaks ...