Most homeowners don’t ignore repairs because they don’t care, they ignore them because life gets busy. A dripping faucet doesn’t feel urgent. A small crack in the wall seems cosmetic. A loose railing gets added to a mental to-do list that never quite gets done. The problem is that homes don’t stay the same when small issues are left alone. Water is one of the biggest culprits. A slow plumbing leak can sit unnoticed for months, quietly damaging cabinets, flooring, and drywall.