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It might be odd to say an article about sewer pipes is a breath of fresh air, but this one is! It's great to see this important and potentially expensive topic getting the attention it deserves, because sewer problems are more common than you might think. Homebuyers often overlook sewers when they're making their dream home checklist, but your dream home can quickly become a nightmare if the sewer lines start backing up. No one wants to move into their new place and not be able to flush the toilet, wash dishes or clothes or take a shower. And dealing with a major sewer back-up can feel like something out of a horror movie. Sewers aren't exciting in the same way a newly remodeled kitchen is, but they can be one of the most expensive fixes in your home, costing thousands of dollars, depending on the material, how much of the line needs to be replaced, what obstacles, like sidewalks and driveways, might be over the line and how deep they are buried. A sewer job will take a big bite out of your reno budget. And it’s one of those improvements that no one will even see. There are a lot of factors that go into when or why a sewer line might fail. Is it a charming older home? Older homes mean older pipes, which can lead to problems. Beautiful shade trees or flowering bushes? Those roots can seek out and damage sewer lines. Even newer construction homes can have sewer issues, depending on everything from the surrounding soil to construction materials. It's nice to see this article from U.S. News & World Report shine a light on what many fail to understand, that while sewer pipes are out of sight and out of mind, they can create havoc when things go wrong. This article has some great tips for spotting a potential problem and their advice to invest in a sewer line inspection when buying a home to avoid more expensive and messier problems down the road is something I can strongly endorse. https://lnkd.in/e_MVWWsi #homeownership #homebuying #realestate #plumbing #money