Water leaks can cause serious damage if they go unnoticed, so it’s important to regularly inspect your home for signs of moisture problems. Here are some good places to start: Check under and around sinks. Sinks in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and garages are common places for leaks to develop. Water can escape from several sources, including water hoses connected to faucets and appliances, angle stops (the small valves that control water flow at the wall), and drain lines beneath sinks. Look for water stains or dampness on the bottom of cabinets, and for pedestal or wall-mounted sinks, inspect the floor for discoloration or swelling in the flooring material. A simple trick is to place a paper towel under the pipes—if it gets damp after a few hours, you’ve found a leak. Inspect showers and bathtubs. Over time, water can seep through gaps in the sealant around shower doors, walls or tiles. Look out for water stains or dampness on the bathroom floor outside the shower, mold or mildew growth on shower tiles or glass, and cracked or missing silicone caulking. If you see any of these issues, reseal the shower or replace the old caulk to prevent further water intrusion. Watch for toilet leaks. Check for moisture around the toilet base, which might indicate a failed wax ring seal. Examine the angle stop or water supply line for drips down the wall or onto the floor. Remember, even a slow leak can waste significant water and lead to floor rot over time.

How to Spot Water Leaks Inside Your Home

By Nick Thompson CEO of Thompson Construction, Inc. Diamond Certified Expert Contributor

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if you have a door that swings even
after you've opened or closed it there
is a solution to solve this problem
today we're in Hillsburg with diamond
certified expert contributor Dennis
Thompson of Thompson Construction to
learn his solution to a swinging door
well in some situations people have
doors that swing either closed or open
when they don't want them to and that's
very frustrating of of course the you
know the permanent way to fix that is to
take the door out and reset it but a
real simple way and in most cases we'll
fix the problem uh is this you close the
door you take one of the pins out of the
hinge by just tapping it up and removing
it put it on a piece of wood and with a
hammer bend it in the middle and you put
it back in the hinge and it creates
enough resistance in most cases that
will make the door stay closed or open
you may have to do both or all three
hinges depending on how how much the
door is swinging but typically that will
take care of your
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