Your Guide to a Squeak-Free Home

It’s no secret that homes produce sounds, the most common of which is a squeak. Whether it’s due to old pipes or the structure of the house settling, those squeaks can be annoying (and sometimes even unnerving for those who are easily spooked). Regardless of what’s making them, these squeaking sounds have to be dealt with for your peace of mind.

In this article, Handyman Connection® of Rockville lists down where the squeaks might be coming from and how to fix them.

Squeaky Doors

Squeaky doors have long plagued homes, both old and new. When your door squeaks, it’s usually because the hinge has corroded or is in need of a little grease. So reach for the WD-40 coat the hinge pin with oil.

Squeaky Floors

Nobody likes squeaky floors, so if you’ve got one, it’s best to deal with the problem right away. Squeaky floors happen when your floorboards rub against each other or against the shaft of a nail. You can stop the floorboards from moving by driving finishing nails into the floor. As for the friction, you can eliminate it by using talcum powder or a lubricant.

Squeaky Stairs

It’s easy to feel like you’re living in a haunted house when your stairs are squeaky. Put your mind at ease by installing wooden shims between the areas that squeak.

Squeaky Beds

This problem is particularly annoying for light sleepers. Say hello to a good night’s sleep by padding the area where the mattress rubs against the box spring. If the spring is the source of the noise, slip a small slab of plywood under it.

If you’re tired of the annoying squeaks and groans of your house, know that there’s hope yet. Our team here at Handyman Connection of Rockville can make your home look (and sound) new. Call us today at (301) 453-2090.