When you’re dead asleep and someone in your family sneaks downstairs for a late-night snack, the loud groan of a stair is jarring and annoying. Squeaky stairs are caused by wear and tear on the wooden ...

Dear Ken: I have a new home, and the stairs squeak a lot. I’ve tried pounding in those little wooden wedges from underneath, but that doesn’t help. Any ideas? — Jake Answer: Try dipping your wedges in ...

Squeaky stairs are a common and annoying problem. Here are a few techniques from BobVila.com to help you fix the problem yourself. First, slowly walk up and down your staircase, taking note of any ...