{"id":72471,"date":"2021-05-28T14:55:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T21:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=72471"},"modified":"2021-06-11T12:08:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T19:08:50","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Tips to Storm Proof Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to safeguard your home is essential. This is especially true if you live in places that get a lot of storms each year, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18142\/FL\/Tampa\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tampa, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.ca\/on\/toronto\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto, ON<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Taking simple precautions to protect your home can help you avoid costly damages, saving time and hassle in the long run. From reinforcing your windows to trimming and pruning trees and bushes, check out these 6 tips to storm proof your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14.jpg\" alt=\"Long houses on the beach\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjimage-14-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Keep your yard clear of debris and loose items\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most storm damage to your house and property results from items left in the yard or on the deck or patio that get picked up in high winds and can fly through a window or a door. Walk around the perimeter of your home to ensure that there are no stray objects such as shovels, loose branches, or other debris that can become dangerous during a storm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reinforce your windows\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your area has a lot of extreme weather, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/things-you-should-know-before-replacing-windows\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replacing your current windows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with storm proof windows or weatherproof windows with reinforced glass to withstand high winds. If the weather predictions indicate an unusually severe storm, the safest bet is to reinforce the outside with sheets of plywood secured to your window frames.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Check and repair your roof regularly\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a professional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/3-things-a-new-homeowner-should-know-about-the-roof-over-their-head\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check your roof<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before the extreme weather season to ensure shingles are secure and gutters and downspouts are in place. Glue down any loose shingles so they don\u2019t fly off during the storm. Also, keep your gutters clear of leaves, twigs, and other debris so that water can flow off and away from your home and into the storm drain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Trim and prune trees and bushes\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dead branches or bushes can break off or tear away during a storm and become dangerous flying debris. Keep your trees and bushes maintained to prevent damage. Simple maintenance every month can keep your landscaping from harming your home and limit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/climate-change-housing-impact\/storm-risk\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">storm risk<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Insulate your home\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the cold out of your home by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/insulation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replacing your home\u2019s insulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, weather stripping, and caulking. Wrap any exposed water pipes with insulation to protect them from freezing and prevent the possibility of a burst pipe, which can cause water damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Ensure your alarms and detectors are working\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure that they\u2019re being tested monthly and replaced every 10 years. Be sure to replace the batteries or buy units with battery backups to keep you and your family safe during a power outage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to follow these simple tips can go a long way towards preparing your home for the next storm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how to safeguard your home from a storm is essential, and taking simple precautions can help save it from a lot of damage. 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