If you've noticed yellow spots or water stains on your ceiling, you're not alone. These stains can show up in any room, but they’re especially common in bathrooms. They may look harmless, but they ...

It’s less intimidating than you think.

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 ...

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 ...

Key Points Before painting, identify and repair the source of the water stain, and allow the wall to dry thoroughly.Check for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many stains are instantly noticeable. But while a wine stain on a light-colored carpet or a gravy stain on a white shirt tend to jump out right away, other stains sneak past our radars every day.

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 ...

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 ...