Preparing a home for storms
Photo credit: iStock | Think about installing an emergency generator: Once the power is out, it's often hard to even find them in the stores.
Here are some tips to get your house storm-ready.
1. INVEST IN HURRICANE SHUTTERS
One of the best ways to protect your windows, especially if you live near the water, is to install impact-resistant shutters that close over the window openings. If you don't want the expense, a temporary fix is to use 5/8-inch exterior-grade plywood that screws into the window frame when a hurricane warning...