Wood floors don’t have to squeak forever — not when you follow our tips!

Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

Here’s a question from our Jan. 11 broadcast:

John says Baltimore’s dry weather isn’t helping his Georgia pine floors — they keep squeaking!

We recommend putting baby powder down as a temporary solution; it acts as a cushion between the planks.

You also could secure loose planks with trim screws and cover them with the proper color putty to solve the problem.

Listen to the embedded audio clip above for the full answer!

Read the blog from the Jan. 11 show and listen to the full broadcast here.  

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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