Water rarely announces itself with a dramatic flood. In most houses, the real damage starts quietly at the exterior, where a small oversight lets moisture creep into walls, framing, and foundations ...

Water stains can spread across your walls and may reappear after you paint over them. Find out how to properly handle water ...

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Discovering a water stain on a beloved piece of furniture can put the most laid-back homeowner in a panic mode. While it’s true that some pieces of furniture may inevitably get water stains over time, ...

All it takes is one sweaty glass left a little too long on a tabletop for a not-so-nice looking water stain to appear on your wood furniture. But removing water stains from wood isn't always an easy ...

I sat down with John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors to talk about the difference between acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and get some advice on applying ...