Homes have their own normal background soundtrack – fans, fridges humming, distant street noise. When something new appears – a rattle, a buzz, a drip, a hiss – it’s your cue that something has changed.
A new, regular dripping sound might point to a leak. An odd buzz from a light fitting could signal a loose connection. Gurgling pipes may mean a partially blocked drain. A strange hum from an appliance can indicate it’s working harder than it should.
If you get into the habit of pausing and thinking, “That noise...
