If you don't have aluminum shutters, there are other options for protecting your home, including the use of plywood. There are two methods of installing plywood over your windows: Leave 3 to 4 inches ...

Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although hurricane-proof glass is increasingly popular. Prepare ahead of time, say ...

Do a trial run now to make sure your shutter system is functioning properly. If you have removable panels, get them out to see if any are missing or bent. Make sure you have enough mounting fasteners.

While permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for your windows and doors, shutter orders and backlogs rise near the height of storm season. So the time to choose your window and door ...

The most important way to assure the structural integrity of your house is to “protect the envelope.” That means increasing the likelihood that the roof, walls, windows and doors are not blown off or ...

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National ...

Do you suspect that your house's heat, and the good money that you pay for it, are going out the window? You're right. Whether your house has single- or double-glazed (double-paned) windows, they can ...

If you don't have aluminum shutters, there are other options for protecting your home, including the use of plywood. There are two methods of installing plywood over your windows: Leave 3 to 4 inches ...

Hurricane Survival Checklist: How do I prepare my house and yard for a hurricane? Hurricane preparation: Trim your trees now, before the storm Shutter orders and backlogs rise near the height of storm ...