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,” ...

Water stains on wood can be light or dark. Light stains can be more easily removed with household products, but dark stains ...

Fact checked by Marcus ReevesFact checked by Marcus Reeves 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Erin Lageman-Louies is a senior manager at Glidden who handles color marketing and research, as well as global forecasting on paint color and design trends. And Lageman-Louies often picks up a paint ...