If you're dealing with a small puddle from a spill or a minor leak, you can usually mop or towel it up yourself pretty easily. But if you've got standing water from a big leak, flooding, or a burst pipe, you need to be careful—it can hide in walls and under floors, cause mold, and even weaken your home's structure. A shop vac or dehumidifier might help for small jobs, but for anything more than a few inches deep or water that's been sitting for a while, it's often smarter to call a pro with ind… can I remove the water myself 11