How to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes are one of the most destructive weather events, with winds as high as over 200 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction a mile or more wide. Around 1,000 tornadoes form in the U.S....
View ArticlePractical Wind Power for Your Home
Using wind power to produce electricity for your home hasn’t been very practical until now, since most U.S. residential areas don't receive consistent winds. However, wind turbines are now available...
View ArticleHow to Nail Asphalt Roof Shingles to Resist Wind Damage
Watch this video for some tips on how to install asphalt shingles on your home to reduce the roof damage caused by high winds from hurricanes, tornados, and other storms.
View ArticleFour Ways to Use Renewable Energy in Your Home
Renewable energy is available in several forms, the most common of which are geothermal, wind power, hydroelectric, and solar. Read on to learn how you can help the environment by integrating renewable...
View ArticleHurricane Shutters: Which Option Is Best For Your Home?
Covering windows with hurricane shutters or panels is one of the best ways to minimize damage to your home during a storm. The post Hurricane Shutters: Which Option Is Best For Your Home? appeared...
View ArticleHow to Protect Windows from Wind Damage
Watch this video to find out how to protect your windows from high winds and flying debris during storms and hurricanes by covering them with special fabric storm panels or plywood panels. The post How...
View ArticlePlastic Storm Panels for Your Home
High winds from hurricanes and severe storms can cause broken windows, allowing extensive damage to the interior of your home. While covering windows with plywood is the least expensive option,...
View ArticleHow to Protect a Garage Door from Storm Damage
Garage doors can be easily damaged by high winds during a hurricane or severe storm. Metal reinforcement kits are available that attach to the concrete slab and framing above the door to provide two...
View ArticleImpact Resistant Glass Protects Your Home During a Storm
When building in hurricane prone areas, the type of windows used plays an important role in determining whether the home will survive a storm. For maximum protection, use special laminated glass such...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Home More Wind Resistant
Framing a house for wind resistance is always a good idea, and may be required by building codes in certain areas, especially those near the coast that are prone to hurricanes. Watch this video to find...
View ArticleHow to Reinforce a Porch Roof Against Wind Damage
Adding a large covered patio to a waterfront home in a hurricane zone required extensive reinforcement of the framing to allow it to stand up to high winds. This included specially fabricated steel...
View ArticleInstalling a Wind Turbine to Generate Electricity for Your Home
Andrea asks, “I’d like to get off the grid by installing wind power to produce electricity. Do you have any recommendations?” If you live in an area with consistent wind, installing a wind turbine can...
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