Q: During a recent heavy rain I noticed water stains on my ceiling that were not there when the home was inspected just four months ago. I called the home inspector, and he said the roof was not steep ...

Have you been avoiding the growing layer of dust that's developing on your ceiling vents? HVAC registers placed in the ceiling aren't exactly out of sight, but you may try to put them out of your mind ...

Question: I have a stain on my bathroom ceiling that is in the middle of the first floor of my house. The room above does not have any plumbing, and nothing has been spilled up there. What can cause a ...

Q: During extremely heavy downpours I have a problem with a leak around the heating/cooling vent in my bedroom ceiling. Now I’ve noticed another wet spot about 3 feet away from the vent. Is this a ...

The white pipe sticking up out of the roof is a plumbing vent. The rubber boot at the base of the plumbing vent is part of the flashing kit for this vent, and the boot has dried out and split. Here's ...

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 ...

Wash with warm soapy water —Fill a sink or bucket with warm water and a mild dish soap. Submerge the vent covers and allow them to soak for several minutes. This will help loosen grime and make ...

Q: I have a detached garage made of concrete (roof and walls) that was built into the hillside in the ’60s. During the wet months, I often have condensation and moisture problems, which cause surface ...

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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 ...

Q: I have a stain on my bathroom ceiling that is in the middle of the first floor of my house. The room above does not have any plumbing and nothing has been spilled up there. What can cause a problem ...