Water Damage: The Homeowner’s Silent $15,400 Budget Killer (And How to Catch It Early or Prevent It)
Water damage rarely announces itself. It usually starts with a single drip, a hairline crack, or a hose that’s just beginning to wear out. By the time you notice stained drywall, warped flooring, or mold, the damage has often been building for weeks or months. According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 1 in every…