Squeaky steps

[plugcrazy]

How can I quiet squeaky stairs? I have about 4 steps which drive me crazy!

[fishinmission78]

For a squeak at the nose of the tread, nail the tread into the top of the riser. To make nailing easier, bore a pilot hole slightly smaller than the nail's diameter through the tread. Drive one or more pair of nails about 2 inches apart and at opposing 45-degree angles for maximum holding power.

Step2
Alternatively, use Squeeeeek No More (for carpeted stairs (http://www.ehow.com/how_115509_silence-squeaky-stairs.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art##)) or Counter Snap (for hardwood stairs) fastening systems. The trim screws in both systems break off just below the surface, leaving only a tiny hole, and Squeeeeek No More screws go right through the carpet without damaging it.

Step3
Fill any holes with color-matched wax-filler sticks or crayons, and buff any wax residue off the face with a dry cloth.

Step4
Put graphite or talcum power into the crack at the rear of the tread to stop squeaks there.