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I love hardwood floors, but do you know what I don't love? Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time ...

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 ...

Hardwood floors are coveted features in many homes. The National Wood Flooring Association says wood floors are the most ...

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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 ...

April Cook of East Dallas Interiors, who designed this home, says some floor squeaks are seasonal. April Cook At Nijo Castle in Japan, the wooden floors were designed with clever, V-shaped fasteners ...