7 Costly Plumbing Mistakes Homeowners Make and How to Avoid Them

Ignoring small leaks and slow drains That steady drip under the sink or the bathroom drain that takes forever to clear might seem like minor annoyances, but they're actually silent budget killers. A single faucet dripping once per second wastes over 3,000 gallons annually, driving up your water bill by $35 or more. More alarming is what you can't see: persistent moisture rots cabinet floors, encourages mold growth behind walls, and in New Lenox's freeze-thaw cycles, even a pinhole leak...