Owning an older home is a love story… Until the plumbing acts up. Outdated piping is every owner’s worst nightmare. They’re concealed within walls, beneath floors, and tucked away in crawl spaces — silently deteriorating until they suddenly break. Here’s the kicker: Our nation’s housing stock continues to age. New industry data show that the average age of a U.S. home hit 42 years old in 2021 — translating to millions of homes that have far exceeded the expected life of their original pipes. So what should you actually watch for? Why Old Pipes Are Such A Big Deal Old plumbing isn’t just an inconvenience. That is a money pit waiting to explode. Pipes rust, leak and become pin holed as they age from the inside out. When you see something wrong on the outside it has probably been getting worse for months. Plus leaks add up quickly. According to…
