Unscramble the words below. Hint: Each water droplet containing word(s) is an often overlooked area in or around your home that can be prone to or cause leaking.
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Answer Key:
- Yard — If there’s a damp or wet spot in your yard where water is pooling and the rest of the area is dry, it could be the sign of a yard leak.
- Crawl Space — Water can occur in crawl spaces for a number of reasons including sewer backups, leaking pipes, or poor grading.
- Tree Roots — Tree roots can grow into your sewer pipes; often the first sign of this is slowly flowing drains in your toilet bowl.
- Hot Spots — Hot spotson your floor are generally caused by a leak somewhere nearby such as a leaking shower valve, bathtub valve or bathroom sink valve.
- Sink Rim — Sink leaks may or may not be a bit easier to spot. Causes can include: worn out caulking around the sink rim, a loose connection on a faucet or water supply, or an issue with the drain lines under the sink.
Did you find all the leaks? Congratulations!
Luckily, by taking a few simple precautions you may greatly reduce the chances of water damaging your home.
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