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First-Time Homeowners

Spring is traditionally a season in which many people purchase homes—many of them for the very first time. Being a first-time homeowner is exciting, but of course it can also be daunting; you have an awful lot to learn about the real estate sales process, about mortgages, about home inspections and insurance—and also about household repairs. That includes plumbing.

Yes: If you’re buying your first home, it means you’re about to become the owner of your first plumbing system. This might seem a little daunting—sooner or later, there’s going to be some kind of plumbing issue you’ve got to fix—but we can help you get your bearings with a few quick tips and words of advice.

New Home Plumbing Problems

There are few decisions bigger, with more moving pieces, than the decision to buy a new home. It goes without saying that, when considering the purchase of a new home, it is important to thoroughly inspect the property, minimizing the risk of unforeseen or unexpected problems popping up down the road. Properly inspecting a new home means looking at all the parts of it—including the plumbing.