Annual energy bills go up, and most of the cost literally escapes through walls, windows, and spaces you can’t even see.

A leaking caulk joint in a shower can cause wood rot. Leaks around a toilet commonly cause rot in wood subfloors and joists below. Roof leaks and dryer or bath-fan exhaust in attics can rot out roof ...

From the commentary, "Has Trump so anesthetized us to rule-breaking that we now shrug at it? When a society tolerates broken windows, more serious things get broken." ...