If the ceiling's going to leak in any finished room of the house, it might as well be the bathroom. After all, this is one area that's used to water. But enough of this foolish positive thinking. Your ...

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only 3 years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a house ...

If you live in a single storey house the first step is to grab a stepladder and torch and mosey on up into the attic space. Note the location of the stain on the underside of the ceiling and find your ...

Bathroom floors rarely fail overnight. In many homes, the real culprit is a slow, hidden moisture problem that quietly rots the structure beneath your feet until you are forced into a full flooring ...

When you walk through a home, you tend to judge the bathroom on finishes: tile choices, vanity style, maybe the age of the ...