Re: Creaking floorboards
Running some screws into the joists can work on isolated areas, but will not work well for an entire room, plus you will have exposed screws.
Unfortunatly, The only real way to fix it involves removing the floorboards and fixing any spaces between the subfloor and joists with either pieces of wood, caulking or cement.
Another option would be to get carpeting installed. Run screws down to the joists in the creaky areas prior to installation, and get a carpet with thick padding.
A temporary fix is to dump baby powder all over the floor, spread it around, and then jump around a lot to let the powder settle in. It will reduce the friction between the subfloor and joists, but it will wear off eventually.
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