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 ...

"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 ...

Ceiling water stain in the corner of a room near the trim - Gergitek/Shutterstock Whether left behind due to a leaking roof or HVAC issues, those yellow or brown water stains on your ceiling can make ...

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 ...

solution of 1 part bleach and 5 parts water. If that does not work, and the ceiling can take painting, paint the stain with clear shellac, then a thin coat of latex ceiling point. If the ceiling ...

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 ...

Winter ceiling stains rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they trace back to a quiet, overlooked chore that lets ...

When temperatures whip from freezing to mild and back again, that “small leak” in your roof or attic can quickly turn into a ...

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 ...