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 ...

Q I live in a home built in 1968 that has a full basement. The basement stairs are the problem. Although the basement wall seems plumb, the wooden stairs are bowed, which makes them come apart at the ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...