(CBS4) - Keep in mind that NO types of plywood shutters meet the South Florida Building Code. If at all possible, install a commercially produced shutter or other product that does meet the building ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Polycarbonate window shutters flew off store shelves as U.S. homeowners prepared for hurricanes Harvey and Irma and then braced for José and Maria. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn't end until Nov.

Do you suspect that your house's heat, and the good money that you pay for it, are going out the window? You're right. Whether your house has single- or double-glazed (double-paned) windows, they can ...

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.

In 1979, Hurricane David skirted the South Florida coast before coming ashore in the Palm Beaches. In 1990, area residents braced themselves for the onslaught of Hurricane Hugo; it bypassed us but ...