If you live in a coastal area where hurricanes regularly occur, seriously consider investing in hurricane shutters. These permanent fixtures will save you time and money in the long run and are ...

If you don’t have shutters or hurricane impact windows, using plywood to board up your windows is the next step. Chris O'Meara AP Some homes have shutters. Others have hurricane-impact windows. But ...

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 windows are safer than regular windows and can withstand severe weather conditions better than standard glass. A hurricane glass (also known as laminated) is used in place of standard ...

In recent years, hurricanes have intensified and tracked farther inland, putting more homes in the path of damaging wind and rain. For homeowners in storm-prone areas, that’s made window strength a ...

Impact-rated windows are built to survive flying debris and hurricane-force winds. We tested options from Andersen, Marvin, and Pella to find the best. Modern storm windows are typically impact rated ...