Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. With over 10 years of experience in writing, editing and SEO content strategy ...

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 ...

Bailey is a lifestyle writer from Los Angeles, California. She has a passion for home decor, her cats, and simply hanging out with friends. When she's not writing for Forbes Advisor, Bailey is ...

When tracking down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is roof penetrations — items poking through the roofing are the most common source of leaks.

There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It's not very old, so I prefer to just repair it. How can I locate to leak and fix it? — Mindy F. Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more ...