Wooden porch ceilings and soffits may last a long time, but they're not impervious to moisture damage, insect damage, and other visible signs of aging. Plus, if they're painted, there's that ...

Q For several years, we have intermittently had a leak coming through our ceiling above the living room on our first floor. The water doesn’t drip though the ceiling; we just have a spreading brown ...

Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but many Alabamians claim its true purpose is ...