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Some homeowners consider squeaky stairs an economical alarm that signals the presence of a family member, friend or intruder. And sometimes squeaky stairs indicate broken parts that can cause an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Ken: I have a new home, and the stairs squeak a lot. I’ve tried pounding in those little wooden wedges from underneath, but that doesn’t help. Any ideas? — Jake Answer: Try dipping your wedges in ...

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.

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 50th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

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 ...