As we concluded last week’s article, I said we would look at hardwood floors and staircases next time, which for generations, allowed parents to know when their teenagers were coming in late at night.

Q: My hardwood wood floors squeak like crazy. How can I stop the squeaks? I have access under the floors, in the basement. A: Your floors are squeaking because they dried out and contracted. When the ...

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 ...