Have you ever noticed a small water stain on your ceiling or walls after a storm? Or maybe you’ve found a mysterious damp spot near your windows, or heard a strange drip-drip sound coming from the ...

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 ...

Frozen pipes are a big and potentially expensive problem for homeowners. If not addressed, they can burst and cause costly damage to your home. According to data from the Insurance Information ...

“Water loves to tell on itself,” Scott Johnson, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, said in a recent interview with CR. Ain’t that the truth. Your nose never lies. Johnson says musty ...

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Plant owners often overwater their indoor plants, leading to root rot. This guide helps identify signs like yellowing leaves ...

Choose mulch that drains well and don’t pile it too thick. Leave a gap around stems to help everything dry out faster.

The recent rains have been record-breaking. Some areas received more than 15 inches in the past weeks. Even if you don’t have a nice formal flowerbed, there will still be noticeable effects on your ...

Plumbing and water points: Check for leaks under sinks, around geysers and outside pipes. Turning off the main water supply ...