Sagging fan blades are not just unappealing, they can damage your fan and even pose a safety risk. Here's what to do about them.

A ceiling fan is a pleasure when the weather starts warming up. It stirs the air and creates a delightful breeze. The fact that a fan is much less expensive to run than your home air conditioning ...

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 ...

Q: I installed a ceiling fan in my bedroom, and it works fine when it’s on low speed. When I run it on high, it shakes like a bowl of gelatin during a 10-point earthquake. I have tried to balance it, ...

The weight of water and loss of structural integrity of the gypsum core causes drywall panels to tear away from the fasteners. It usually happens at the worst possible moment. It doesn't take much to ...

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The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. June ...

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 ...