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 ...

We've previously shared some of the best ways to fix squeaky floors, but if screwing into the boards isn't your first choice, you can try talcum powder or cornstarch instead. While this only applies ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: My hardwood wood floors squeak like crazy. How can I stop the squeaks? I have access under the floors, in the basement. — Frank Rizza A: Your floors are ...

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

Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. In the United States, the ...

Q: Our problem is squeaking floors on the second floor of our 45-year-old house. My husband has a device that is supposed to tell you where the studs are. But the floor is still squeaking. He has put ...

Good flooring is quite literally the foundation of a comfortable home. As you're going about your daily chores or just hanging out at the house, a quiet floor adds comfort and stability to your space.

Q: My home is 45 years old. Recently I removed the carpeting to have the floors refinished and now am hearing squeaks that were unnoticed with the carpets. It is the original flooring that is ...