Storm Proofing
Weather proof your home and keep it secure and safe from storm damage. Whether your area is prone to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, brush fires or mudslides, the Money Pit can help with tips and advice on emergency preparedness, storm prep, clean up and damage assessment.
We have over 41 articles discussing Storm Proofing including frequently asked questions, columns, tips, product reviews, e-newsletters, transcripts and news releases.
Storm Proofing Articles
Storm Proofing Columns
More Power To You
Electrical, Energy Savings, Fall, Spring, Storm Proofing, Summer, Winter...Protecting your home from power problems has become a necessity of the new millennium. If you want to make sure you're never left without power, you ...
The Winterized Getaway
Fall, Storm Proofing, Winter...Whether you’ll be visiting again soon for winter fun or saying farewell until summer, now’s the time to ensure that your vacation home stays coz...
Ten Tips For Warm Apartments
Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Heating is the single biggest energy expenditure during winter, and renters can make several easy improvements that’ll keep both the warmth and their ...
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OPEN UP YOUR SPACE WITH SKYLIGHTS
Energy Savings, Fall, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...A skylight can create a bright, open look to any room. But just make sure that skylight is installed watertight or you will be left with leaks later ...
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Siding, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Though early autumn days may still be spent outside, it won’t be long until cooler weather and winter storms conspire to send you indoors. Before batt...
Discourage Disaster
Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Louisiana has hurricanes, Texas has floods, Kansas has tornadoes and California has mudslides and fires. Natural disasters have plagued man since t....
Storm Plan
Doors, Energy Savings, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Hi Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, with September as the most active month. It¹s a stressful time if you are one of the million...
Flood Safety Tips
Electrical, Plumbing, Storm Proofing...After a flood has swept through your community, keep yourself and your family safe by following these important safety tips:Do not walk through flowi....
10 Tips To Prevent Hurricane Damage
Safety, Storm Proofing...If you live in a hurricane-prone zone, here are ten tipsd to help you stay safe and minimize damage.WEAK WINDOWS – If you live along the coast, homem....
How To Protect Your Precious Power
Electrical, Storm Proofing...With increasing reliance on electrical power for every facet of life, consumers are being forced to look for new ways to protect both the quantity an....
Blackout Safety Tips
Electrical, Safety, Storm Proofing...When a power outage occurs, life as you knew it takes some twists and turns. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make sure you get through it safe....
Keep Family Safe In Natural Disaster
Safety, Storm Proofing...What would you do if high winds took out all your phone service? An earthquake cut your water, gas or electricity? Or, you had to leave your home on ....
Don't Get Soaked By Wet Basements
Basements & Crawlspaces, Roofing, Storm Proofing...April showers won't just bring May flowers, but wet basements too if homeowners don't maintain good outside drainage conditions. Wet basements are ......
Check House For Damage After Storm
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ...
Storm Proofing Product Reviews
HARSH WINTERS POSE NO PROBLEMS FOR PREMIUM ROOFING MATERIAL
Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Winter...Choose superior underlayments from Grace Construction to protect your roof deck from ice dams, wind-driven rain and water intrusion....
Keep Your Home Watertight
Doors, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Good flashing is the only way to ensure water intrusion will not be a problem around your windows and doors. Grace Construction makes a superior qual...
Defend Your House from the Elements
Doors, Storm Proofing...The Therma-Tru Tru-Defense System is believed to be the new standard in high-performance entry and patio doors, components and certified systems. Tru...
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Life Goes On When The Power Goes Out With The New Storm Station
Storm Proofing...Stay informed and be prepared when the next emergency hits with the new portable Storm Station™ All-in-One Emergency Power Station, an at-the-ready, ....
Storm Proofing E-newsletter
Storm Proofing E-newsletter Articles
The Silent Killer - 11/9 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Chimneys, Contractors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...You can’t see it, taste it or smell it – but it’s the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the country. It’s carbon monoxide and this is the time ...
Illuminate Your Landscaping - 9/28 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety, Siding, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...In your home, lighting can create a mood, light a work area, keep you safe at night and create drama. You can use exterior lighting to create the sam...
DIY with your KID! 7/27 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Summer...It’s the mid-summer doldrums. The excitement of "no more pencils, no more books" has worn off, and the kids are probably starting to get to you about...
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All Decked Out - 4/27 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Outdoor Structures, Painting & Staining, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...Thinking about your next project? Why not add a wood deck to your home? As more of us look for ways to create outdoor living spaces, a deck cost-eff...
To Rent or To Buy? 3/2 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Contractors, Energy Savings, Faucets, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Toilet...Should you rent? Or buy? If you’re in the middle of that debate right now, you know there’s no easy answer. There is a list of questions you can as...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 1st
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Foundation, Storm Proofing...The good news: the most recent hurricane to threaten the U.S. looks like it will just soak the eastern part of the country with rain, rather than dest...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 11th
Storm Proofing, Structure, Windows & Skylights...Did you know that a weak garage door can lead to you losing your roof? During a major storm, strong winds can blow in through a weak garage door and ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 30th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Foundation, Outdoor Structures, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing...Happy Birthday to Us! This Fourth of July, the United States will celebrate birthday number 230. That’s more than two centuries of freedom. Among t...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 2nd
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...The 2006 hurricane season is officially underway. A lot of you probably still have images from Hurricane Katrina fresh in your mind, and some of you ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 5th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Energy Savings, Flooring, Home Security, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Have you looked up lately? The failure to find and fix minor roof problems is the number one cause of a major roof re-do. So, if you've let the roof...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 14th
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Energy Savings, Foundation, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Storm Proofing...Each year around this time, schools, communities and businesses pay special attention to fire safety. But keeping safe from fires is a year round pro...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 23rd
Insulation & Ventilation, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...Here we go again. Hurricane Rita is expected to batter the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana and it could be another record-breaking storm. Never ha...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 19th
Faucets, Plumbing, Safety, Storm Proofing...If it seems a stormier than usual hurricane season, you're not imagining it. While Hurricane Irene steered clear of the U.S. mainland this week, July...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 9th
Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Along the country's Gulf coast, it will be a long time before life is ever the same for millions of Americans. And even if you don't live in the area...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 2nd
Cleaning, Heating, Product Recomendations, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...Mother Nature's fury has hit the Gulf Coast with full force. Our thoughts are with those who are still suffering from the brunt of Hurricane Katrina....
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 5th
Air Conditioning, Foundation, Storm Proofing, Structure...The dog days of summer are here, with plenty of time to splash in the pool until dusk, hang out outdoors until the fireflies come out and have cookout...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 29th
Air Conditioning, Caulking, Home Security, Storm Proofing, Structure...With the kids off from school, the summer months are very popular for families to get away for some R&R. But while you are enjoying a vacation, it’s ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 8th
Bath Remodeling, Energy Savings, Faucets, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...It looks like the weather folks are right for once. They predicted a 70% chance of above average hurricane activity, with anywhere from three to five...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 29th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storm Proofing...You go, girl! It turns out women are the power consumers. While most of us have known all along that women love to shop ‘til they drop, it’s what th...
Storm Proofing News Releases
Storm Proofing News Releases
Fall Home Fix-ups To Make Winter More Comfortable And Affordable
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