If you are a new homeowner, you are probably very proud of your accomplishment. You cannot wait to show off your beautiful home to your friends, and you have already begun to think of the wonderful parties you could throw there. And as you are getting ready to start calling up your friends to invite them over, you spot...well, a spot on your ceiling. If you think that it's a water stain, then you may be right. The ceiling of a house with more than one floor is a usual target of the scourge of the new homeowner: water damage. There are other very common places in your home that attract water damage. Here are some of the most common places, and ways to prevent further damage from happening.

We'll start from the roof down. The roof is a commonly overlooked, but extremely critical, spot for water damage. Any shingle that is out of place, damaged, broken, or missing can cause a leak in your roof, and this could let water get inside your ceiling and cause wood and other important materials to rot. This is a safety hazard for your home, as nobody wants to wake up to a piece of drywall and pieces of debris landing on their head. The next area to keep an eye on is your bathroom, especially if you have a bathroom on the second floor of your home (assuming there is a second floor). If a pipe were to break, it could be bad news for the ceiling on your first floor. Not only this, but underneath the sinks of your bathroom and around the tubs are popular hangout spots for mold, a common (if not the most common) effect of water damage. You should keep an eye out for any leaky pipes, and see about fixing them (preferably with the help of a licensed plumber). You can find cleaning agents at your local department store capable of helping you rid your bathroom of mold that may have gathered.

You should be sure and check the basement. Yes, it is dark, smelly, and humid and this will make detecting mold and water damage that much easier. You should bring in a dehumidifier to prevent the spread of unwanted moisture. It is also a good idea for you to use any of the aforementioned cleaning agent to get rid of any discovered mold.

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