Show GET RID OF THE SQUEAKS annoying noises nodes that are frequent even in the best built H houses auses can be stopped there are very few ew houses which do not have floors that are always squeaking as persons walk over them such squeaking Is very annoying and many different suggestions have been made to remedy tho the nuisance but curiously rl enough only a few of 0 the suggestions gest e a ions have proven of any real value alue many persons think the squeaking Is caused by the flooring boards not being properly nailed but in most cases his this is not the case at all the tongues and grooves ot of the nar ow boards do not always fit together exactly tight and a little pressure on either side of the crack and between joints where the boards are nailed will cause the boards to spring slightly causing the disagreeable sounds the best remedy for a squeaky floor la Is to apply a little liquid glue to that bracks this can be done by dipping a thin strip ot of metal in the glue and inserting carefully in the crack at the tha point from sound comes A knite blade can be used to apply the glue simply dip the point in the glue and insert in the crack move hove the blade about slightly to remove the glue and make it stick to the tha hoering ino ho oring where it will dry in a short time and stop the squeaking |