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, most floors of this type are either laminate or vinyl ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

When evaluating the pros and cons of hardwood flooring, you might find that the positive far outweighs the negative. The flooring is hypoallergenic, long-lasting, and has a timeless look. Despite all ...

This past week, I was asked by a reader how to stop irritating squeaks in several areas of his hardwood floors. It is a common irritation that many of us put up with. Many have history attached to ...

Dear Jim: The floors in several rooms have annoying squeaks. We are selling the house, so we want to fix them cheaply. When we build our new efficient house, how can we avoid squeaky floors again? -- ...

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 ...

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Do you remember hearing stories of your parents’ efforts to sneak back in after curfew only to have their efforts discovered by that infamous squeak in the hall floor or stairway? Perhaps you are that ...