How to Fix a Squeaky Bed

Items I used in this video:
PB Blaster Dry Lube: amzn.to/2pLakR2
Felt Strip: amzn.to/2pRqUwt
My FAVORITE Screwdriver: amzn.to/3FQzn9B
In this one, I show you how to repair a noisy squeaky bed. In a couple quick steps, you can get a quiets nights sleep again!
#squeakybed #noisybed

[@TonyBullard]

"keeps you up at night...scars the children..."

[@meganfritz7376]

😂😂😂😂

[@Raph575]

Its spoopy

[@yurimakhail117]

😅

[@babeecakes2538]

😂🤣😂

[@E90]

We all know why we are here

[@GrandmaBetty1945]

To prevent my future mother in law from hearing that I bone her daughter at night. I better make sure I can fix this

[@onderle666]

Yep...

[@liljordn]

Jokarr lmaooooo on god 😂im scared of getting caught

[@Tim_Gravy]

Moving the frame to vacuum under a bed thats not blocked off lol... loved that comment, something i would say

[@neoyaku]

Yep

[@EvanMadeSomthing]

Gotta show this to my neighbors

[@fixitwithzim]

lol, nice!

[@Mopar_illmatic]

😂😂😂😂

[@itscnvulsins5384]

Yikes

[@guera3933]

😂😂😂😂

[@jasminegreen6087]

I’m here because it’s none of my neighbors business on what I’m doing at night 😆😆😆

[@fixitwithzim]

Hahaha, best comment by far!!

[@shamarmckenzie7298]

The fact that this is 6 years old a help me in 2023 is amazing

[@Boodoo4You]

Gonna give this a go on my bed tonight.Thanks for this mate. My dad isn’t around to teach me this stuff, but I can always find a stand in on KZbin lmao. Appreciate it though, seriously.

[@AshworthTyler]

Thanks for the great idea using the felt pads! $5 install and 30 minutes just saved me $1,000 on a new bed 🙏 God bless you 🙌

[@seekingangel2005]

No, I'm using this to help keep me from getting caught saying up at night. Happened to many times in the past. IM SICK OF IT!!

[@bigchowderern8918]

Muichix_ lol

[@jocelynmorales4759]

Same

[@bainmeister1]

Felt was an awesome fix! Before watching the video, I was considering shifting the bracket closer and drilling new holes for the screws to have new meat to grab on to. I added the felt to both ends and used a rubber mallet to fully seat the side rail into the bracket inside the post. My wife thanks you !!

[@meaganthomas2777]

Thank you!!! We bought a beautiful second hand four poster bed, and I was devastated when it squeaked with even the smallest adjustments. The felt did the trick! (We also lubricated the brackets, but I think the felt was what helped most.) So grateful to you, sir. And your boys are precious.

[@reknad07]

soooooo, Thank you sooooo much for this video!!! I haven't been able to sleep because of the squeaks so I took the legs off and that worked! But then the bed didn't look as elegant. So after sleeping without the bed legs for three years now, I decided to put the legs back on the bed and then looked on KZbin, found your video, just tightened the nuts and wow what a change! Now I'll be able to sleep with the elegant legs on the bed! Thank you for sharing!!!! Not gonna need Nyquil anymore! haha. God bless!

[@bobbiestrickland929]

After buying a great condition king size wood bed frame with headboard, footboard and rails from a friend, I found that it squeaks a lot every time got in and out of bed, or turning over at night. Drove me crazy!!! Decided to search for a fix and first video was this one. As soon as I finished watching I headed to Home Depot. Amazingly and thanks to you, all the squeaking was gone. There’s this one corner on the side I get in bed on that still squeaks a little, but nothing like it was. I can deal with it. Loved video, wasn’t hard to follow and it works!! Boys did great job testing out dads work...lol!! Great video, great work!!!

[@jamrich456]

I had some clay weatherstrip cord laying around. Followed your directions and problem solved! Your the man. Thanks!

[@kristenduarte4661]

Thanks for this thorough video! This is exactly what I needed. I also appreciate the tip about the spray lube that doesn’t drip. Very handy. Just found your channel, and I’m so glad I did! I’ll be tuning in regularly to up my handywoman skills 💪🏻

[@fixitwithzim]

Awesome! So glad to have you here! Good luck with the bed repairs, easy stuff!!

[@tracieroughley4288]

11 years of a squeaky bed and I'm about ready to replace it. This video gives me hope that I can sort it out!

[@CristianRojas]

Thank you so much. My bed was driving me mad and I was already looking to buy a new one. This trick (minus the lube as it is a different connector) worked wonders. Thanks again.

[@5555boneman]

Thanks for the vid. I have a queen sized sleigh-bed that's making a lot of creaky noises on one side of the headboard . Last time I just sprayed with WD-40. It didn't last too long before being noisy again and smelled bad for a day or 2. The self adhesive felt and dry lube is a great idea. Cheers from Canada.

[@anthonyk5515]

This video is 100% perfect for what I've got to do this afternoon - well done and thanks so much.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!!

[@ready2ball]

10:06 summary

[@Ego-de4dt]

Nelson Trevino bless you lol

[@ponkrockmomma]

Nelson Trevino thanks

[@Leatricaw]

Appreciate it

[@tracyzaragoza5940]

I did this to my bed yesterday, and OMGOODNESS, PROBLEM SOLVED!!! NO more squeaking! Thanks a lot! 💓💓💓

[@fixitwithzim]

Awesome! Nice work!!

[@JohnJHyde1]

Worked for me. Home Depot didn't have the strips, they had rectangle pads. $4.37 cents. Scissors and 1.25 pads total on the part where it was making the most noise. This made for an opportunity to drill new holes because it moved them a bit. The old holes were likely part of the problem because the wood was stripped a bit on the old holes. 10 out 10 for this video!

[@noreens7380]

This worked - thank you so much. I'm a very light sleeper and was waking up every time myself or hubby moved. Slept great last night!!! 😁

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome. It is a terrible problem, I’m glad you got it fixed 👍🏻😉

[@leola73]

Yay, squeaky bed fixed, saved myself heaps of money on a new bed. thankyou!!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Leonie Van Eyk Excellent, glad the video helped and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@michaelfbyrne]

Had a squeaky bed problem. Tried the suggested solution. Worked like a champ. Hallelujah!!!

[@gbryant1231]

I don't typically give reviews, but this did the trick and I will defiantly sleep good tonight! Thank you for the post!

[@msnvrmnd94]

Great video. Straightforward, easy to follow. Hopefully I can accomplish this by myself and eliminate the grimacing when I climb into bed. Thanks!

[@fixitwithzim]

Cynthia Earl Couple months later and the repairs are holding up well...still no noises. Good luck with yours!

[@onderle666]

I need this for my parents not to hear me praying to Jesus whilst jumping on my bed as my bf is sleeping over! Happens all the time!

[@tsionrodriguez8387]

Same ! I be praying too hard

[@itsthatssoray6493]

Seriously 🤣😉 tired of the floor 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@chrisnaranjo439]

Amen 🙏

[@MXCHINO18]

LMFOAOAOAOA can’t relate

[@nimanixo]

Lmaoooooo😭

[@margaret-jeanwalker1047]

ohhhh yesss this totally worked. you saved me so much! The bed in my moms house was so loud and squeaky could not sleep at all and this method totally fixed it. Bless you Fix IT WIth Zim thanks so much for creating this video and sharing.

[@nday2064]

Good results on bed frame reinforcement. Summary of project in video very helpful. Bravo.

[@texa5boi]

Used felt dots and it worked just as good. Thank you!

[@priscillafrye2951]

Zim, you are freakin' genius! Amazingly handy, your wife shouldn't let you get away, lol. I honestly think the bed is kind of cool looking. Your kids are adorable too.

[@horsejuice4311]

Great vid. Have almost same bed and exact same problem since year 1 of ownership. I've temporarily quitened it twice by slipping folds of electrical tape between the rail ends and legs w sticky side toward rail end, but it always works back out and now is worse than ever. Was looking for a better solution and came across your video. Gonna try the felt and dry lube, along w another tip of using beeswax at any points where bare wood makes contact even if able to make the wood on wood conecrion tight. Thank you

[@PtaszekZPtasiegoMleczka]

Thanks for your time going over all this, very helpful!

[@fixitwithzim]

No problem, thank you

[@aliciamontgomery3438]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise, very kind of you.

[@RDVaughans]

Your video helped me get the annoying squeaks out. Thank you!

[@irishjanepagsanjan6879]

Thank you so much!!! Your video is really helpful. God bless you sir!

[@MCstutta]

Awesome video, very informative and you walk through every step for newbies.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!!

[@MrEasyEyes]

cannot thank you enough. WOOOOW. My redwood bed is now free of squeaks. You're the best

[@fixitwithzim]

Great to hear!

[@leeannjennings9685]

Thank you so much for the video. Best fix it advice ever on KZbin!😀

[@fixitwithzim]

Lee Ann Jennings Thank you!

[@panyareese639]

Thank you so much ! I just did it and it works !! Great video ! Under $10 fix !! 🙌🏾

[@SCAKaiser]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@slexxferris9427]

mate you are a god send or a life saver for months this was driving me nuts just one of the wooden frames always squeaked i even replaced the entire wood still no luck tried this fixed it like a charm unbelievable cant believe this worked thank you so much such a easy fix as well wish i didnt throw away the old piece of wood cut it all to size and all :(

[@fixitwithzim]

Great, happy to hear this helped you! Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@oceansveiws]

Wow thank you so much I had a custom-made bed out of Arkansas that cost me $3,000 from James and James Furniture Company it was one issue after another with this bed and it was not a quality Craftsman bed like they said it was they also refused to send me out a new headboard considering all the issues with it such as defects with the headboards cracks crooked lines in the wood etcetera thank you so much for all your details I plan on going to the home store and buying what I need to stop this noise before I rip my hair out😂 thank you again for all your Intel God bless😊

[@MarkFauntleroy]

Nice job. Mine has been squeaking like this as well. I'm going to Home Depot tomorrow for some felt pad strips.

[@rhondaholloway7594]

Thank you for a great video I tried it and it really worked. I didn't realize how much the squeaky bed was keeping me up.🥳😴😴😴

[@03rose03]

This quick fix was worth it! Thank you!

[@chriso8193]

My goodness, this is something that should be all over the interview regarding preserving bed frames, especially wooden.

[@SpeakeasyThoughts]

Exactly what I needed, thanks for the great tutorial!

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!

[@MayneeOG]

Life saver! My bed is keeping me up right now. Every time I turn all I here is squeaking noises. Currently 4:44am, doing this today morning.

[@fixitwithzim]

Maynee Yes, that's absolutely miserable when you can't sleep from the noise. Good luck with the repairs!

[@barrym414]

Can confirm it’s just about 4:58am, here and my squeaking is keeping tha neighbors up

[@soranzaynab968]

Josh IU I’ve been looking over your profile

[@barrym414]

Soran Zaynab for what?

[@mckennalynn1916]

My bed's been squeaking since I moved, going to try this as soon as possible thank you!

[@timothyloucks8772]

Fast forward to 11:25 to see Zim's kids jumping on the bed! Great! Nice fix on the bed too. Will try it this weekend!

[@fixitwithzim]

Haha…Yeah, they were giving it the test!

[@SleepyStud]

Nice work. Nice video. Straight to the point. I like it.

[@fixitwithzim]

SleepyStud thanks for the comment!

[@fritagonia]

I followed this tutorial and it worked for me! Thanks so much xD

[@cnbsdad]

Awesome video! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@isb5772]

I just fixed my bed! Thank you for this video!!!

[@jeromemccormick833]

Well done, thanks all the way from Ireland.

[@yorkandpomona]

Great video. I am about to do this to my bed this weekend. I was thinking of the adhesive foam & lubing the metal hooks. I appreciated being able to watch you go through it step by step. & the dry lube! going to get that stuff for sure. I was thinking wd40 but I also was worried about it being a mess and staining things. thanks for the helpful video.

[@fixitwithzim]

yorkandpomona Yes, the dry lube works great! Good luck with your repairs and thanks for the comment.

[@carlodave9]

Friction tape works as well as felt strips and doesn’t leave so much wiggle room like the thick felt. If you have creaky wood pegs (with IKEA brackets), a touch of wood glue or lube works to quiet those down.

[@lilbitofeverything5801]

Good work on the video :) Thanks!

[@adebayoagbaje]

Thank you. Haven't tried it, but I believe this will solve the squeak.

[@aminniktash9006]

great tips, Thanks

[@stephenbochicchio9351]

My thought was to put felt in on my squeaky bed, but I wanted to check to see if someone has fixed a squeak and low and behold you popped up! Great video To the point No need to see you struggling with the mattress. I'll check out your channel again.

[@fixitwithzim]

Stephen Bochicchio Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the late reply back

[@jaimemontoya9994]

Great suggestions, they worked for me. Thank you

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!

[@Joi_SS]

thank you so much! We fixed our bed 2 days ago and I sleep much better now!

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!! That’s great to hear!

[@dmck8368]

you just save my life. I will try this tomorrow

[@umar241]

Thanks a lot buddy, you solved a big joint family problem of ours, i hope i can get rid of this freaking irritating problem. Thanks

[@fixitwithzim]

Ohh man, I hear you. Your comment brought back bad memories of this annoying problem. Good luck with the repairs. It should work great!

[@EnvyFan4]

This helped me thanks❤

[@joebeecher10]

Thanks for the tips. We went and got the felt and it solved the problem

[@fixitwithzim]

Joe Beecher Great, glad it helped!

[@madisonvillafuerte3072]

Thank you so much! My husband and I are going to home depot today to get all the stuff to do this!

[@fixitwithzim]

Great - hope you get it fixed!

[@fixitwithzim]

4 years later and still holding up strong with no squeaks! Check the description for items I used in this video. PB Blaster Dry Lube: amzn.to/2pLakR2 Felt Strip: amzn.to/2pRqUwt My FAVORITE Screwdriver: amzn.to/3FQzn9B

[@Guerrero3546]

Its a legit problem but I'm lmao 🤣

[@fixitwithzim]

Guerrero3546 LOL yup!

[@ericsotelo23]

Bro great video! I'll finally be able to get some sleep!

[@CocoSugarPlum1974]

Thank you for this video.

[@chiro98]

Helpful video…now I just need to try your idea…makes sense so hopefully it will work out well :)..have a great day

[@AliEbrahimian]

Hi thanks for the ideas.

[@xiionee6817]

or is it keeping your neighbors up at night..? 😉

[@DerwinDaDestroyer]

That's my plan

[@gregersjagers6567]

You mean fucking?

[@tevinmoss12]

Fuck them neighbors

[@auspider98]

Thank you...saved me a lot of trial and error!

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome!

[@Mehret-yd9pg]

very helpful, thank you!

[@tavismoore8583]

Helped alot man thanks!

[@Fuckbitual]

Thank you so much! I’ve been struggling for 3 days sleeping on the floor lol

[@fixitwithzim]

Lol, glad you got it fixed. That’s no way to sleep!

[@guillermotejeda692]

Thanks Zim, I bought a new bed frame and is Identical to your style so I hope it works pretty crazy how they will sell something that will immediately squeak.

[@fixitwithzim]

Yes, it’s a terrible design flaw. Shame to hear it’s still manufactured like this.

[@speakofthistonoone2869]

Yo dude, thanks for the tutorial! It’s videos like this that make KZbin a great place. I haven’t actually tried to do this yet but when I do eventually get round to it I will come back to this video

[@vivibottoms3028]

I am going to try this I have the exact same problem except I have a queen size bed. Thanks for your video

[@almath2115]

I had the exact same issue, thanks for the detailed video....worked as you mentioned.....A++++++

[@fixitwithzim]

Great!!

[@denisvitorino8022]

Thank you!! Loved it!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!

[@johnnydeville8941]

Awesome!! Good stuff, thanks for the video! 🍻

[@fixitwithzim]

Johnny Deville thank you brother!

[@joshferguson4660]

I use PB Blaster penetrating, but never seen the dry lube! I am going to try that. That seems much better for the home as you stated. Good video! Keep up the great work.

[@fixitwithzim]

Josh Ferguson Thanks for the comment. I really like PB Blaster's line of products. Good quality.

[@joshferguson4660]

zimsjeep I replaced the bed slats with a couple sheets of 3/4 plywood and this helped some on our bed. Our posts are old and there is a lot of play where the bracket fits in it. I wish there was a good way to resolve this. I am going to try the PB dry lube to see if it helps! I imagine the posts will need replaced, purchase a new bed or deal either the squeaking at this point on ours.

[@fixitwithzim]

Josh Ferguson The plywood seems like a good fix. Have to remember that. Good luck fixing yours. If you find any other solutions, post an update.

[@matthewmoe]

Good job sir👍🏻

[@SimmDawg]

That was an awesome video Sir! I’m surely tired of listening to damn squeaky bed and I bed my downstairs neighbor is also. LOL I hope to take a trip to Home Depot. Oh damn, I have a metal Sleigh Bed. 🤦

[@thomaspalm1555]

Epic stuff mate, thank you so much!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thomas Palm You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@romansthirteen-four8626]

Boom !! Awesome EZ fix!! Great detail, great camera shots - thanks!

[@mokush4me412]

My apartment manager said there are multiple complaints about me and told me I should check out this video…

[@beaucolgan1265]

Awesome!! Thanks for the help mate! We'll see if this fixes the problem with the missus 😅.. won't have to worry about the kids anymore 😂

[@teresabierbaum6345]

Thank you for this video! My bed has squeaked forever and the frame is old. I was able to get it all fixed up. Whew! Time to relax!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Excellent! Nice work, hope you’re enjoying it!

[@teresabierbaum6345]

@@fixitwithzim it’s the little things in life! I am so proud of myself and feel so dumb that I let it squeak for as long as I did!! This divorced mom got it handled!!

[@fixitwithzim]

@@teresabierbaum6345 haha, good for you! I let mine go forever too. What a shame, countless hours of sleep wasted. Ambitious job, especially wrestling those mattresses on your own! You should be proud!

[@trumpetjordy]

thanks for the vid! I bought some lube spray through your link:)

[@marvellstarks2434]

Thank you Sir.

[@littlebuddy3884]

Thank you my bed does a lot of sqeaking is annoying I'm taking your advise doing it tomorrow

[@joannjackson6417]

Thank you!

[@aecom1]

Great video my brutha 👍🏾👍🏾

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you bud, appreciate it!

[@soumyaupadhya8063]

This video helped me to solve my problem. . Good one

[@fixitwithzim]

Great!

[@tinavenema1784]

Thanks a lot! Works like a charm!

[@fixitwithzim]

Excellent, you're welcome