The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ignored, can spread through framing, insulation, drywall, and paint until you ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

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 ...

Slab leaks can cause water damage, introduce wastewater and lead to costly repairs. So it’s important to repair any suspected slab leak as soon as possible to limit risk and damage. Understanding the ...

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 ...

A leaking roof may ruin the ceiling. One has to repair it before the situation gets worse. I remember in 1999 when would move around the village saying the rosary in different homes, I saw a Christian ...