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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Dan Fauzi

The 10-Cent 'Paper Towel' DIY Test That Could Save You $10,000 in Water Damage This April

Kitchen faucet in front of bright, sunny window. A fruit bowl is pictured to the left, and soap to the right. .

Did you know that winter water pressure changes may have caused micro-cracks in your washer hose and water heater valves? This can escalate into hidden egress or sudden leaks if left unfixed. With winter weather truly over and ground pressure increasing in April, this month is the perfect time for a quick DIY test to check for weak points.

This spring maintenance risk can be easily diagnosed using a paper towel. Simply wrap a sheet around your connection points, and if any become damp over the next 24 hours, you have sprung a silent leak over recent months.

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