I noticed some paint on the floor in the foyer one morning. We'd seen the water stain before we bought the house, but now know it's "active". A quick diagnosis showed it was the valve stem in the tub/shower on the second floor. The o-rings on the stem were shot, causing water to leak out and dribble down the wall to the tub spout where it flowed back into the wall.
I went to the local home center and found some generic o-rings that seem to work. While I was in there, I also replaced the washers with some generic ones that seem about the right size. Hot water pressure was weak in that entire bathroom and now we don't get any cold water in the tub/shower, but it's better than no hot water!
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