Inspect toilet supply lines
Why it matters
Toilet supply lines are the most common source of sudden indoor flooding. They fail without warning and can release 2–8 gallons per minute into your home. Proactive replacement every 5 years is cheap insurance.
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How to do it
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Look at the flexible hose connecting the wall shutoff to the toilet tank.
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Feel for soft spots, bulges, or corrosion at the fittings.
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If the line is more than 7 years old, replace it — they're $5–15 at hardware stores.
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Turn off the shutoff, remove the old line, hand-tighten the new one (no tape needed on braided lines).