Unscramble the words below.  Hint: Each water droplet containing word(s) is an often overlooked area in or around your home that can be prone to or cause leaking.

Hidden Leak Brain Teaser

Answer Key:

  1.  Yard – If there’s a damp or wet spot in your yard where water is pooling and the rest of the area is dry, it could be the sign of a yard leak.
  2.  Crawl Space – Water can occur in crawl spaces for a number of reasons including sewer backups, leaking pipes, or poor grading.
  3.  Tree Roots – Tree roots can grow into your sewer pipes; often the first sign of this is slowly flowing drains in your toilet bowl.
  4.  Hot Spots – Hot spots on your floor are generally caused by a leak somewhere nearby such as a leaking shower valve, bathtub valve or bathroom sink valve.
  5.  Sink Rim – Sink leaks may or may not be a bit easier to spot.  Causes can include: worn out caulking around the sink rim, a loose connection on a faucet or water supply, or an issue with the drain lines under the sink.

Did you find all the leaks?  Congratulations!

Luckily, by taking a few simple precautions you may greatly reduce the chances of water damaging your home.