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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Squeaky stairs are a common and annoying problem. Here are a few techniques from BobVila.com to help you fix the problem yourself. First, slowly walk up and down your staircase, taking note of any ...

Danny Lipford: You know I don’t think I’ve ever seen a set of stairs that’s framed with wood that didn’t squeak at least a little bit. Now, if you have access under the stairs, fairly easy to fix.

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 ...

Squeaky doors and creaky floors make wonderful sound effects for scary movies. They heighten our suspense and add to the drama of the scene. But for homeowners, noises that come with aging houses and ...

A squeaky stair is something you can get used to over time, but you don’t have to. Here are a few ways you might try to fix it. First of all, you should know that the squeak is usually caused by two ...

: We have several squeaky floors throughout our house along with a stair step that squeaks. Anyway, we are getting new carpet and thought that now is the time to get rid of the noise. How should we ...