Hurricane Proof Your House During Off Season

12/17/2020 (Permalink)

Do yourself and your family a favor and get on top of hurricane proofing your home sooner rather than later.

The winter months are some of the most incredible times to be a South Floridian. As temperatures drop and it seems like every day is a picture perfect day, it can be easy to forget about the rainy seasons. While most homeowners in South Florida spend the winter and spring months enjoying the weather outdoors as much as possible, the savviest of them will make a preparation game plan for the summer.

Hurricane season is very far away, but it is never too early to start planning and getting your home ready. In fact, many find that now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting the home in hurricane shape. From lower prices on items to the calm nature of preparing now, this is an ideal time to start thinking about how you want your home to look come hurricane season.

The following are some simple hurricane proofing tips that you can follow in the coming months:

• If you do not already have them, now is the time to get impact-resistant glass or shutters installed – pricing is usually lowest this time of year
• Take inventory of your landscaping and assess what needs to be fixed to minimize debris
• Check your garage door to ensure that it is installed properly and securely
• Go through your safety supplies – from bottled water to canned goods, now is the time to stock up
• Inspect your roof and check for any loose tiles
• Consider investing in a generator
• Check the surge protectors throughout your home and think about purchasing more

Taking the time to consider the above hurricane proofing tips now can save you time, money, and stress in the future. The calm of the winter and spring season means that prices for hurricane-related items are down. Do yourself and your family a favor and get on top of hurricane proofing your home sooner rather than later.