"Honestly, rodent-proofing under the sink might be overkill unless you've actually had issues before."
Yeah, gotta agree with this. I've lived in my place for 8 years now and never had a mouse under the sink... but I did have one sneak into the pantry once. Little guy chewed through half a bag of tortilla chips before I caught on—still salty about that. Anyway, fix the leak first and maybe just keep an eye out for droppings or chewed stuff. No need to go full Fort Knox unless you see signs!
"Little guy chewed through half a bag of tortilla chips before I caught on—still salty about that."
Haha, been there... lost a perfectly good box of cereal once. Anyway, agree with the general sentiment here—focus on the leak first. Mice usually show pretty clear signs if they're around. No need to stress yourself out with extra work unless you spot droppings or gnawed packaging. Fix the plumbing, keep an eye open, and you'll probably be fine.
If you're dealing with plumbing leaks under the sink, double-check for moisture damage around the cabinet base or walls. Sometimes minor leaks can quietly cause bigger issues... better safe than sorry. Did you notice any water stains or warped wood down there?
"Sometimes minor leaks can quietly cause bigger issues... better safe than sorry."
Yep, learned that the hard way when a sneaky drip turned into a moldy mess behind my cabinets—ugh. Now I keep an old baking tray under there... not pretty, but hey, eco-friendly recycling at its finest, right?
Yeah, trays can help temporarily, but honestly, relying on them might just mask the real issue. Had a similar situation where I thought a quick fix would do—ended up replacing half the cabinet floor because of hidden water damage. Have you considered installing one of those moisture alarms? They're pretty inexpensive and can alert you early if things start dripping again... might save you from another moldy surprise down the road.