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Water is essential for life, from proper body functions, cleanliness, and hygiene to temperature regulation, agriculture, cooking, climate, and so much more, that it would seem impossible to have too much water. When excess water goes where it isn’t wanted, however, the effects can be disastrous and the cleanup expensive. Knowing how to repair water damage can help you save no only your possessions and your budget, but also the time, stress, and frustration that flooding can cause. How Water Damage Occurs The most spectacular causes of water damage are natural disasters, when a hurricane pushes several feet of storm...

A flooded basement can be an unpleasant, destructive, and expensive surprise for any homeowner. You can easily prevent basement flooding, however, and protect your home and belongings from unexpected water damage. Causes of Basement Flooding There are many ways excessive water might get into your basement. Old or frozen pipes can leak or burst, or the water tank, hot water heater, or other basement water fixtures could fail. Clogged gutters or misaligned downspouts could bring excess rain into the basement, or misplaced irrigation could direct water into your home instead of onto your landscaping. Seepage from rain or fast snow...