Time never seems to be on our side, and it can especially work against us in the case of certain home repairs. A suspicious water spot on the ceiling, a slight crack in the foundation, or even a leaky faucet may be a cry for help from your house—a cry that you ignore at your peril. Keep an eye out for these 9 red flags, signs that you may have an issue you should address right away to ensure that a small problem doesn't turn into a much larger—and more expensive—catastrophe.