If water is getting into your wall from rain, a sprinkler that’s too close to your house, or even from a plumbing leak you’re likely to see patches of damage on your walls near the spot of the ...

Q: A water line burst upstairs in our home and created a significant leak. We were home and able to contain most of the water, but it made a huge mess. Is there an easy way to deal with water-damaged ...

Drywall damage happens - but fixing it doesn’t have to be hard. In this video, I show you how to repair drywall holes of any ...

A water line burst in our home and created a significant leak. We were home and able to contain most of the water, but quite a bit got through the floor, ruining the drywall ceiling in the basement.

Your new roof and its better ventilation might lower the humidity in your house enough to fix the problem, but it’s more likely that you will also need to insulate the ducts in your basement ceiling.

Drywall is a commonly used material in residential construction. And while it’s generally durable, it can be damaged, leaving you with unsightly holes or cracks in your wall. Fortunately, drywall is ...

I recently bought an apartment (which is not on the top floor) and have just noticed the paint flaking off in the bathroom. There's been a lot of rain lately, and i can't tell if I'm seeing the start ...

Ask any homeowner what they dread the most when it comes to home ownership, and it’s likely to involve some type of undetected water damage that could result in mold and mildew in their walls and ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

When winter months hit hard, ice dams can be a big problem for homeowners. These thick layers of ice form along the edges of roofs and trap melting snow. The water can back up under shingles and find ...

A few years ago I had mold damage in my condominium unit. My insurance company told me the condominium association was responsible for the cost of replacing the drywall. The condominium association ...

Dear Angie: How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an ...