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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old, and simply walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor or room. Can we eliminate ...

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 ...