A water stain on a ceiling should never be ignored—even if the water damage has dried out. It could indicate a larger problem ...

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 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 ...

What started as a tiny spot on your ceiling has now spread into a large, amorphous water stain that’s hard not to notice. Though a common issue for many homeowners, a water stain on a ceiling should ...