10/02/2026
A $10 problem today can become a $10,000 problem if water gets involved.
Set a timer for 10 minutes. Walk the house and check:
- Under every sink
- Around toilets
- Washing machine hoses
- Water heater
- Caulk around tubs/showers
- Exterior doors and windows
- Ceiling/walls for unexplained stains
This is especially relevant for our Gulf Coast climate because we're coming out of the hottest, wettest part of the year, and moisture has had plenty of opportunity to find places it doesn't belong.