Field Notes
TWM Water Restoration Blog
Plainspoken explanations of how water, fire, storm, and sewage damage actually behave in your home — and what to do when one of them happens to you.
Sewage
Sewage Backup Explained
What sewage backup actually is, the most common causes (main-line blockages, root intrusion, storm overload, septic failures), the health hazards that make it C…
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Fire
After the Fire Is Out
The fire is out but the damage isn't done. What's actually happening to your home in the first 24-72 hours — corrosive soot, smoke odor penetration, water intru…
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Insurance
Water vs. Flood Damage
The legal distinction between 'water damage' and 'flood damage' decides whether your homeowners policy covers your loss — or whether you needed a separate NFIP …
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