How Do You Repair Loose Or Squeaky Steps?

Repair a stair tread from beneath if the stair's underside is open or if the covering is easy to remove. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery('#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first').attr('href','http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4482565/stairs2_Full.jpg'); }); Have someone walk up and down the stairs to help you locate a loose tread. Then drive glue-coated wooden wedges into the treads seams. Or fasten small wooden blocks along the front seam with screws and glue. If the treads back edge moves, drill pilot holes and screw it to the riser. If a wedge in a grooved stringer is loose, chisel it out and scrape the dried glue from the groove. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery('#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first').attr('href','http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4482565/stairsmolding_Full.jpg'); }); moulding Then cut a new wedge; tap it in tightly, using glue. If you can not work under the stairs, drive wedges into the seams from above. Use ...  more