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Storms & Disasters

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11 Things You Really Shouldn’t Do During a Hurricane

By Stacey L. Nash

Repair & Maintenance

The 48-Hour Pre-Storm Checklist That Actually Prevents Damage

By Sandi Schwartz

What Should You Do If a Tree Falls on Your House?

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Margaret Foley

Repair & Maintenance

5 Ways to Prepare Now for the Aftermath of Extreme Weather—Are You Ready?

By Sandi Schwartz

15 of the Most Dangerous Things You Can Do During a Thunderstorm

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

Skills & Techniques

I Live in Florida, and This Is What I Do to Prepare for Hurricane Season

By Sandi Schwartz

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By Glenda Taylor

The Best Pumps for Flooded Yards

Can You Flush the Toilet When the Power Is Out?

By Timothy Dale

Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

8 Things to Do ASAP So You’re Always Ready for Flash Flooding

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Basement Tornado-Ready

Safety & Security

The 9 Best Emergency Radios—No Electricity, No Wifi, No Cell Service Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

After Researching the Best Storm Doors, We Like These 6 the Most

By Glenda Taylor

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill