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 ...

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 ...

A hurricane is coming. We go through our prep checklist. Water. Gas. Non-perishable food. So far, South Florida doesn’t look like it’ll feel much of the effects of Tropical Storm Idalia. But we’re ...

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane Monday before it's expected to make landfall on Florida's West Coast. It is predicted to make a Wednesday landfall likely somewhere near ...

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season reaching its most dangerous point, South Florida homeowners are once again preparing for the possibility of destructive tropical storms and hurricanes.

Plywood, corrugated steel, plexiglass, wingnuts and rusty bolts can all combine to make taking hurricane shutters down as painful as the hurricane itself on the Space Coast. After a long week of ...

This story was originally published in our 2015 Hurricane Guide. Click here to view our guide on how to prepare for a hurricane in SWFL. When searching for window protection, the International ...

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 ...