DARN!! I just cannot tiptoe here anymore!!

So. in whose name are they then??

Ah being difficult today I see. I do not have a floorboard, not any floorboards.

oh thea then what is holding up your bed?

Hatley!! hahaha.. I am guessing it must be some Greek beaming?? or do you DO beaming there, dearest thea?? it is probably pronounced differently, but it could be those huge beams they use to build huge ships.. couldn't it?

Apparently it costs very much to fix this kind of problem.. It stops when spring and warmer weather returns.. and that doesn't cost us anything!

HAHAHAHHAHA 'a shim near where the creak emits'
um.. This is an English site, my friend.. and I cannot decipher this message. It appears to be a message in code in a few different foreign languages. However, I had a very good laugh!! I let the translator have fun with it and so I had fun too. THANKS!

As far as the baby powder goes.. hmmm. yes.. I seem to remember when my daughter was a baby that I put that powder in your seperations, but to put them between the boards.. I have no separations.. at least not in my boards..
You are a dear to send this aid to me.. baby powder would indeed be cheaper than the carpenter!!

Sorry, English is the ONLY language I know!!! Hmmmm, how do I say this so your translator can read it??? Go under the floor & have your wife walk near the foot of the bed, Listen for where the squeaking sounds comes from. It's probably close to a support beam (the wood that helps support the floor). Take a small wedged piece of wood & push it in between the beam & the floorboard. This will support the floor where it is squeaking. If you pushed it in good & tight, the squeak will be gone. Have your wife walk near the foot of the bed again & listen for the squeak. The squeak should be gone. This should be cheaper than baby powder & MUCH cheaper than a carpenter!!!

O I love it when you get all knowing and technical and worked up.. okej, I am listening,, the support beam supports the, right, the floor!

And this is ever sooo much more fun, this whole ‘stand here and squeak there and my wife squeaks and I push a wedge in good and tight.. and then the squeak is gone.. poor squeak..

I know exactly what you are saying,, but I am not prepared to rip up my floor, nor my stucco ceiling below ‘said floor’.

It may be cheaper than getting the carpenter, but the baby powder is beginning to sound a whole lot better.. not as much fun, mind you!
but if you aren't here to do the job.. well.. what can one do otherwise??

OMG, you didn't say the bedroom was on the 2nd floor!!! You have 2 choices...listen to the squeak or pay the carpenter...your choice!!!

and what happened to choice #3??? the baby powder? I thought we were getting along well with that one, weren't we??

My guess is you have carpet & won't want to pull it up to get to the boards to use the baby powder. Sprinkle the baby powder in the cracks between the floorboards. The baby powder will work its way in as you walk on the floor. It will stop the boards from rubbing against each other & stop the squeaking sound!!!

I am gonna try it because I have just mats over the floor. Thanks very much for the tips because I was at a loss and would have been at a greater loss (financially) if I should need to call a carpenter.

Well, surprise, surprise!!!
Sprinkle a little bit of baby powder near where it squeaks. Take your broom & sweep into the cracks. Then walk up & down the squeaking board. That should work the bp into the boards.

You are a gift!! Thanks my dear, Thanks ever so much!!

I just hope it works for you!!! I read your next comment. It should have lasted longer than 4 years!!! May stop you from calling the carpenter though. Good luck & best wishes!!!

My pleasure my friend!!!

thanx again, together with your idea and a few others, I have this licked in no time. Like I said in one answer, 'Ask a woman! Women 'KNOW' stuff!!'

The house is exactly 4 years old, 2 days ago, and both inspections in the first 2 years told us that this was minor and would disappear..so nothing to do about it at all sorry.... yes yes.. but they did NOT say,, and will reappear slightly to the left or right next time.. aah the joys.. and when I finally get used to the special squeak,, it disappears because spring temperatures have stolen it..

I DOOO however feel a special kinship now with you,, seeing as we share a similar problem.. it draws people together, doesn't it?

Ok, I was wrong about the age. Wooden floor or sub-floor perhaps?

We have a water heating system in the house with radiators in many places. Of course this has begun AFTER the heat has ben on for a few weeks!!

Your idea is very sound!! There is not a problem to set water about to bring moisture into the air. Of course that is why I NOW have creaks.. the heat is on!!

How very smart. And I feel a little dumb. Thanks so for this tip!!

You are quite welcome! Let me know if the added moisture works, ok?

yes'm!!I am very positive now and feel so clever.. not becuase I came up with anything but that I know good smart people who know stuff and swallowed pride to ask! Thanks so for turning on a light for me!! it feels darn good!! Shouldn't we hug or something now??

Anytime! I'd much rather have a hug than a haircut. Although my dog is still waiting for some of those meatballs.

hahahahha.. THAT is what we had tonight to supper and I have a few left over also for tomorrow,, I will wait till they cool a little more and press them into this keyboard and command th emouse to send them along.. does that work for you??

Sounds fine to me. I'm sure that squished meatball tastes as good as a round one. There is a bonus for you doing that. You will be able to start a discussion about how to remove smashed meatball from between your keyboard keys

hahahaha.. you are getting pretty personal there, my friend! I promise I won't burden you with that!
And would you believe this house is only 4 years old, since a couple of days ago.. but I think we are on to something, it is heated now because of the cold and the house is too dry? yes.. I needed mylotters to clue me in.. Sometimes I worry about me, Hatley, but I am grateful for my friends here who help me out. Thanks, dear one.

hahahahaha.. yes'm.. best we leave that up to me.. hahaha.. I did 'pet' the steps this morning as I wiped away dust as I do everyday because we have a dog.. ..well, one does what one must, right?

And yes, I have learned it is because the heat is on and therefore the timbers are reacting..Sometimes I just am not ''home'' upstairs', if you know what I mean, and need help to figure this stuff out. Ask a woman, I say! They KNOW'stuff'!!

sure could!! The 2 areas on the stairs are about 3 by 4 inches inches.. the top step and on the bend, first step...Not too big an area rug required, then.. THAT*S good!. Maybe I can cut it out of the corner of that nice carpet we have in the living room.. hmmm. now THERE*S an idea,, Oh and I probably have to superglue it on for all the traffic the stairs get.. good show!! THANKS!! You are such a precious help I feel a hug coming on!

And to think you have wall to wall carpeting... mmmmm

I am glad I could help.Hugs are Always Welcome!

Woo!Before you cut the rug you have,check your local store and see if they have area rugs. I think a rug that is made as an area rug will have a special backing so it will remain in place. Good Luck.