Some minor squeaks require no power tools and minimal effort depending on floor type: Counter-snap kits (or breakaway screw kits), like Squeak No More kits are a game-changer for repairing squeaky ...

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered.

Screw into the joist and subfloor using 2½-inch self-drilling wood screws. For loose, squeaky floors that can be accessed from below, you can simply screw through the subfloor into the floor with ...