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,” ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A brownish irregularly shaped stain on a ceiling can be disconcerting. This type of ...

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 ...

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Even if the rest of a room is impeccably clean, decorated, and designed, a water stain on the ceiling can easily become the focal point, making the space look and feel dingy and neglected. Your ...

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 ...