Q. To get rid of squeaky wood floors, should I use powdered graphite or talcum powder in the cracks of the boards? Jim Wheelock, Charleston A. Experts recommend either one. Both are messy, but some ...

Q. I have a repair question about We live in a 12-year-old townhouse. Several attempts have been made by a contractor to get rid of squeaks in our second-level wood flooring by pulling up the ...

With warmer temperatures come squeakier floors. Whether it's the creak of an old wooden floor or the grating sound of a poorly installed laminate, such noises have an uncanny knack for subtly ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...