You might look at a yellow halo on your ceiling and see a quick weekend paint job. In reality, that stain is a warning light you should never ignore, and grabbing a roller before you investigate can ...

A small ceiling water stain often signals hidden leaks that can spread quickly into mold growth and structural damage. Fast inspection and repair help prevent costly home repairs and long-term safety ...

"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 For several years, we have intermittently had a leak coming through our ceiling above the living room on our first floor. The water doesn’t drip though the ceiling; we just have a spreading brown ...

Common Sources of Ceiling Stains One of the most common home inspection concerns for home buyers is ceiling stains. While it's not always possible to determine exactly what caused a ceiling stain, the ...

Question: I have a stain on my bathroom ceiling that is in the middle of the first floor of my house. The room above does not have any plumbing, and nothing has been spilled up there. What can cause a ...

Question: When we bought our home a year ago, we asked the inspector about a small water stain on the ceiling. He pointed a sensor at it and said it was not an active leak. Recently, that spot became ...

Trying to keep a Texas home cool during a water heater replacement turned into an unexpected nightmare when a portable A/C ...

Q: I have a rusty stain on my bathroom ceiling from an air conditioner overflow. How can I get rid of the stain? A: It's an old story and the cures are old, too, but effective. Try treating the ...