Homes & Gardens, May 2023

Georgia Zikas Design was featured in Homes & Gardens in an expert advice article exploring practical ways to fix creaky wood floors and prevent them from returning.

The feature brings together insights from designers, flooring specialists, and home improvement professionals to explain why wooden floors develop squeaks over time. Changes in humidity, temperature fluctuations, and shifting subfloor structures can all contribute to the problem. Even newer floors may creak when boards expand and contract as the indoor environment changes.

In the article, experts explain that maintaining consistent humidity levels inside the home is an important step in protecting wood flooring. Wood naturally reacts to moisture in the air, expanding when humidity rises and contracting when it drops. These subtle movements can cause boards to rub together or shift slightly, creating the familiar creaking sound.

By stabilizing indoor humidity levels, homeowners can help minimize these seasonal changes and reduce the stress placed on wood flooring. Designers and home specialists recommend monitoring humidity throughout the year and ensuring proper ventilation to keep conditions balanced.

Through features like this, Homes & Gardens highlights the intersection of interior design and practical home care. Georgia Zikas Design is recognized for bringing thoughtful expertise to discussions about how architectural details and material choices contribute to the comfort, longevity, and overall performance of a home.