A squeaky door is one of those annoying problems you tolerate for way too long. Every time you open it, there's that creak — loud enough to be irritating but not urgent enough to fix immediately.

Is your car making strange noises when turning? If so, you're probably experiencing a combination of frustration, annoyance, and fear. But however tempting it may be to drown out those pesky sounds ...

An easy guide to silencing the squeak. Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve. Next time your door begins to screech at you, don’t just shut it out.