Learn about building a storm resistant home with Bob Vila, including information about backup generators, impact-resistant windows, determining flood risk, and more.
Vulnerable Garage Door Garage doors are the most vulnerable to hurricane force winds for two reasons, first the relatively long span of opening that ...
Wall Construction There are three important concepts to remember for wind-resistant wall construction.
• Walls have to resist the uplift ...
Water Supply - Maintain for Wildfires Maintain an emergency water supply within 1,000 feet of your home through one of the following:
- Community water/hydrant ...
What Is Dry Floodproofing? Dry flood proofing prevents floodwaters from entering the building.
This can be achieved by installing new brick veneer ...
What Is Storm Surge? Storm surge is water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge ...
What Is Wet Floodproofing? This procedure makes uninhabited parts of your home resistant to flood damage when water is allowed to enter during flooding. ...
Where Do You Stand? Ask your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter about the history of hurricanes in your area. Ask for ...
Workbench Height When setting up workbenches, the height is generally figured at about hip pocket high. But before you buy or build a ...
