It’s less intimidating than you think.

Ceiling water stain in the corner of a room near the trim - Gergitek/Shutterstock Whether left behind due to a leaking roof or HVAC issues, those yellow or brown water stains on your ceiling can make ...

When water stains appear on your ceiling, you know it’s time to do some detective work. These stains are usually a side effect of a roof, heating appliance or plumbing leak that dripped through the ...

So you noticed a water stain on the ceiling: First of all, don’t panic. “The first step to dealing with water stains on the ceiling is understanding what has caused the stain in the first place,” ...

A water stain on a ceiling should never be ignored—even if the water damage has dried out. It could indicate a larger problem, such as faulty plumbing or a failing roof. Worse, water stains can ...

Key Points Before painting, identify and repair the source of the water stain, and allow the wall to dry thoroughly.Check for ...

Q. I have two round stains on the cathedral ceiling of an addition. They tend to grow a little each day or week, and a third is developing. I have been told they are probably caused by mice, which ...

A ceiling stain brought on by a plumbing problem or a roof leak isn’t a calamity. But no one will blame you when you look up at that ugly stain, and exclaim in exasperation: Now what? If the leak hasn ...