What to Do if You Find Water Under Baseboards

Finding water under baseboards is one of those "oh no" moments every homeowner eventually faces, usually right when they have a million other things to do. You're walking through the kitchen or the hallway, and you notice a weird squish in the carpet or a dark, damp stain creeping up the bottom of the wood. It's a sinking feeling, mostly because you know that water isn't just sitting there—it's likely soaking into your drywall and the wooden studs behind the scenes. ...

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · Fedak O'hare