We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Floating floors are those that aren't fixed to either a subfloor or floor joists. While linoleum and cork can be installed as floating floors, ...

That familiar floor squeak doesn't always mean expensive repairs. The explanation is often hidden below the surface and ...

A recent column on how to fix the squeaks in a carpeted floor before replacing the carpet generated a couple of questions with some twists. (See "Screw subfloor to joists to silence squeaking," Jan.

Like a dripping faucet, floor squeaks can be one of those noisy and irritating little nuisances that pop up in our homes from time to time. If you have a squeak that's driving you to distraction, here ...

A squeaky, creaky floor is an annoying nuisance that can drive you crazy. The causes are typically either structural — like a loose floorboard or two floorboards rubbing together — or environmental — ...

One of the most useful tools to come along in years is a hand-held, powered, multi-task device that can saw, sand, scrape and grind, depending on which blade is attached. The tool is being sold under ...

Q: I have carpeted floors that squeak when they’re walked on. I was watching a home repair show and it showed a three-legged tool that fit over the carpet and let you drive a special break-off head ...

(BPT) - Do floorboard squeaks date your home past its actual age? Do you avoid walking in some areas due to the noises the floor produces, especially at night when everyone is sleeping? Annoying at ...

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

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 ...

Q. My house was constructed using cantilever floor support so beams and posts were minimized. The floors in our three bedrooms above the garage use this system to eliminate a post that would go down ...