Q: 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 ...

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. Thanks for all the great info in your column, website, and newsletters. I would appreciate advice on any one or all of the following three questions: 1. I have a queen-sized bed with slats ...

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Q. I saw your question-and-answer recently about securing a squeaky floor with different screw products. I have the Squeeeeek No More screws, but our upstairs bedroom is fully carpeted. With the worst ...

Dear Jim: My present home has squeaky floors, especially during winter. How can I fix these annoying squeaks? Also, I am planning to build an energy efficient home in two years. How can I avoid ...

Q: My partner and I have lived for four years in the upstairs flat of a two-story San Francisco Victorian built in 1912. We own the building. I bought a heavy studio piano about 15 months ago that had ...

The squeak likely is sections of subfloor rubbing against each other or the floor joists, where nails have come loose. These squeaks occur over time because the subfloor naturally swells, warps and ...

Q. The wood floors in my new home are driving me crazy. When I walk across them, they feel soft and bounce up and down. Some places actually squeak. The building inspector has indicated the floors do ...

Question: From a Realtor’s perspective, it’s hard to know which problems justify the cancellation of a sale. On a recent home inspection, only five problems were found. Most were minor concerns such ...