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 ...

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 ...

Repairing a water damaged ceiling is intimidating, and even more so when working with a popcorn ceiling. Still, it's totally doable as long as you follow the proper procedure. To find out the correct ...

Water stains can spread across your walls and may reappear after you paint over them. Find out how to properly handle water ...

Whether left behind due to a leaking roof or HVAC issues, those yellow or brown water stains on your ceiling can make a place look dingy and dirty. Two household staples, bleach and water, can make ...

Gene Austin is retiring. This is his last column. Q. Some shingles blew off our roof in a storm and we had a leak that left a water stain on a bedroom ceiling. The roof has since been repaired and we ...

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 ...

A faint ring on the ceiling or a discolored patch on drywall looks harmless, but that “small water stain” is often the first visible sign of a problem that is already spreading out of sight. If you ...

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Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Even ...