There's sometimes nothing worse than a floor that squeaks in just the worst place. What's the cause of this, though - and is ...

That familiar floor squeak doesn't always mean expensive repairs. The explanation is often hidden below the surface and easier to address than assumed.

Floating floors are those that aren't fixed to either a subfloor or floor joists. While linoleum and cork can be installed as floating floors, most floors of this type are either laminate or vinyl ...

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 ...

Q: Floors that squeak and groan. That's what we've got in our newly built home. We've asked the builder to do something about this, but he says: "It's normal." Can you believe that? Our previous homes ...

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: 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 ...

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