From the Field
The Restoration Report Blog.
Plain-English articles on water, fire, mold, and storm recovery — written for East Texas property owners from two decades of field experience.
FeaturedMold & Humidity
Why East Texas Humidity Makes Mold a Year-Round Problem
Most of the country thinks of mold as a summer issue. In deep East Texas, the combination of heat, Gulf moisture, and older HVAC systems means mold season never really ends.
August 18, 2026 6 min readBy Patrick Castillo
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Water Damage
The First 60 Minutes After Water Damage
What you do in the first hour after a burst pipe or appliance leak usually decides whether you're looking at a $500 repair or a $50,000 loss. Here's the order of operations.
August 11, 2026 5 min
Fire & SmokeWhat Actually Happens During Fire Restoration
Most people picture flames when they think of fire damage. The truth is, smoke residue keeps damaging the home long after the fire is out — and that's where most of the work happens.
August 4, 2026 7 min