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How to Quiet Squeaky Wood Floors

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Quiet Squeaky Wood Floors
Quiet Squeaky Wood Floors

Wood floors often get squeaky in dry, warm weather but before you go craxy or fork over hundreds to a repairman just to make a few adjustments, try fixing it yourself. You may need a helper and a quiet afternoon, though!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Assuming you have a basement, grab a helper and get to work. If the basement has a finished ceiling, you may just have to consider the squeaks as part of your home's charm!

  2. Step 2

    Have your helper walk across the floor above while you listen for squeaks in the basement. It may take a few rounds, but mark the spot with chalk when you hear it.

  3. Step 3

    If the subfloor has seperated from the joists in the floor, simply drive a shim between the two. Shims are thin so you may need to stack a few together to stop the squeaking.

  4. Step 4

    If the floor is still squeaking, countersink a few screws into the boards from the top. Countersinking means driving a nail or screw in at an angle.

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