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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hurricane shutters require regular maintenance. Plywood is the least expensive option for covering windows and doors. Contact numbers for shutter companies and associations are available. The Atlantic ...

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 ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - As South Floridians cover their homes and businesses with plywood and put up shutters in preparation for a possible strike by Hurricane Dorian, some good Samaritans took ...

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 ...