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 ...

If you've noticed yellow spots or water stains on your ceiling, you're not alone. These stains can show up in any room, but they’re especially common in bathrooms. They may look harmless, but they ...

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We have a large, dark stain on our living-room ceiling that I believe to be caused by water. What can we do about this? Is there a cleaner that will remove it? A If you haven't found and fixed the ...

How To Prevent Ceiling Stains Around Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan While the knee-jerk reaction that most homeowners have is to call a roofer when a stain shows up at the bath fan, this type of staining ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know what a water ring on your ceiling means. That portent of doom is a telltale sign of a leak. The ...

Q. This week: My 1955 brick ranch house has a hip roof. The shingles were replaced in 1994, and ice guard was added at the eaves, valleys and around the chimneys. The problem is that there is a water ...

Q: Eight years ago, I purchased a 1920s two-story home that has remained mostly original except for modern upgrades for wiring, heating and appliances. After moving in, we noticed a small stain on the ...