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4+ year-old solid oak, installed by the previous owner (looks DIY). Floors have gotten progressively squeaky over the years, maybe 15-20 spots now. Guest say it's "charming" old squeaky house vibe. Basement ceiling is drywalled so no access from below.

I think my best plan is to sand and refinish at some point, and while we're at it, face-screw the loose boards so the repairs get sanded and finished over. That seems like a big job. Doing the squeak kits seems like too much, and I'm worried it will look terrible.

We are in PNW and these gaps are not getting any smaller after the winter months.

Is this the right move, or is there something better I should consider?

https://preview.redd.it/gbfydwta4u1h1.png?width=1076&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ef05971914c7e2ea00917cd5238f296ce86559a

https://preview.redd.it/br99v2oc4u1h1.png?width=1066&format=png&auto=webp&s=a4c354434f8d73d9a27ff269bec98a8df66c98e1

4+ year-old solid oak, installed by the previous owner (looks DIY). Floors have gotten progressively squeaky over the years, maybe 15-20 spots now. Guest say it's "charming" old squeaky house vibe. Basement ceiling is drywalled so no access from below.

I think my best plan is to sand and refinish at some point, and while we're at it, face-screw the loose boards so the repairs get sanded and finished over. That seems like a big job. Doing the squeak kits seems like too much, and I'm worried it will look terrible.

Is this the right move, or is there something better I should consider?