TL;DR: A small leak can run for days while you are away, and the damage grows every hour. Before any summer trip, close the main water shut-off valve, set your water heater to vacation mode, and work through the seven checks below. Ten minutes of prep protects your home until...
Prep Your Hoses and Taps for Patio Season
TL;DR Before connecting a hose this spring, turn your outdoor tap on full and cover the spout with your thumb. If you can stop the water, you may have a cracked pipe inside the wall. Inspect taps, hoses, and washers now to avoid leaks and burst pipes once patio season...