Creaks have nothing to do with the age of the house
Well, many people who hear creaks believe that it is because of the age of the house or the old materials, but that does not seem to be the case. So, according to many home experts, these sounds are the effect of temperature and humidity changes in your house, because wood expands or contracts in such conditions.
“Wood is porous and can expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. During the wintertime, wood flooring tends to contract, and in the summer, it often expands,” says Alex Berezowski, owner and general manager of The Foundation Experts.
The space under the cabinets has a purpose
Did you know that the space under the cabinets – called a toe kick – actually has a specific purpose? This space has been created to allow you to sit comfortably while cooking. So, how well do you know your house?
“It’s just enough when combined with your countertop overhang to keep you from having to lean your upper body forward while working. At the same time, it also raises the doors of the cabinets off the ground so they can swing over your toes,” said Jason Pickens, designer and host of HGTV.com’s The Work Around.
