How Rollshutters Can Secure Your Home
Looking for and buying the right home is, more often than not, a challenge on its own. From house inspections to installing security systems and security shutters in your home, you will need to put a lot of time and effort into your home to ensure that it is just the way you want it […]
Alternative Energy and Me
Due to the rising concerns of global warming, people have become a lot smarter in their approach to efficient energy for housing, i.e. alternative energy. Clean energy in countries like the United States and Canada is a lot more common than most people think. Due to the rising prices for electricity in both countries, as […]
How Awnings can Expand your Living Space
How Awnings Can Expand Your Living Space: There is no denying that doors and windows not only take the spotlight but are also often given more importance when it comes to renovating your house. Other things like awnings are rarely given any limelight. However, awnings can play a crucial role if chosen carefully. Awnings can […]
How Climate Change is Making for More Intense Hurricane Seasons
What is Climate Change? The state of the atmosphere including its humidity, temperature, rainfall, and wind is called weather. Climate change refers to changes in weather and other related changes in oceans and lands. The main culprit behind climate change is global warming, which results in several negative consequences on biological, physical, and human systems. […]
Are We in the Caribbean Hurricane Ready
The Caribbean islands are incredibly beautiful vacation destinations. Luxurious resorts and wonderful local vibes make it a great place for residents and tourists alike. However, recent hurricanes with record-breaking wind speeds have caused significant damage to the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean, highlighting the urgent need to be hurricane-ready. Last year, hurricanes Maria and Irma […]
How Hurricanes Impact Children and What You Can Do
The impending arrival of a major storm or a hurricane can be a very stressful time for anyone, and children are not immune to this. In fact, it can probably be argued that children are perhaps the most susceptible to psychological trauma associated with natural disasters. Trauma occurs when there is sufficiently a scary or […]
Hurricanes Stronger Than Typhoons For The First Time
A remarkable thing has occurred regarding cyclones. For the first time in modern history, north Atlantic hurricanes were recorded as being stronger than South Pacific typhoons. What’s the Difference Between Hurricanes and Typhoons? Strictly speaking, cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are all synonyms for the same thing. The difference stems from the location of the three […]
How to be Financial Preparedness for Hurricanes on a Limited Budget
When it comes to hurricane preparedness, there are many things that you can do on a limited budget. Structural additions like roll shutters may not always be a feasible solution for a low-income family – even with financing options available for such purchases. However, there are still ways to enhance financial preparedness for hurricanes, such […]
Standby Power for During and After a Hurricane
A hurricane can take power lines down and even destroy power stations at any time during the storm. Once you lose power, it can be weeks before your power is restored. If you live in a remote area or if the damage is so extensive that roads must be cleared and, possibly, repaired before power […]
How to Create a Hurricane Safe Room
Many people don’t think about creating a safe room in their home for the advent of a hurricane. Circumstances can leave some with few choices or no choice but to take refuge in a local hurricane shelter and can give others valid reasons to stay. Anyone who lives in a low-lying area that could be flooded […]
