For those of you who have stepped in an older home with wood floors, you’ve probably heard a squeaky floor. It can be quaint and charming, it may even remind you of Grandma’s house. But for those living in the house hearing the squeaking all the time, it may be a nuisance and you really …
Category: Repairs
5 Things Your Floor Says When It Squeaks
It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for since that first triple digit day – fall! That glorious time when there’s a nip in the air, we pull out the jackets, keep the coffee pot running, and use inordinate amounts of nutmeg and cloves in our treats. And sometimes begin to hear a squeaky wood floor in …
Fix the Dry: Getting the Right Humidifier
If you haven’t noticed, the issue of relevant humidity (RH) is a big deal when it comes to wood flooring. When floors squeak and creak it’s usually a result of movement caused by a low RH. Installation problems are also very prevalent when the RH is off in a home. Remember my story about installing …