We understand why 123.3 million Americans live in cities by the sea. The gentle crash of the ocean waves lure many to buy a house near the ocean. In Miami, we are proud to call this city home and we feel lucky to have beautiful beaches and sunshine year-round. However, living by the sea is…
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Hurricane Irma just rolled over us in South Florida. The schools are closed, the roads are a mess, and the little ones are bounding with energy. While you do appreciate the time you can spend with them, their energy demands release, and the list of activities you would normally do with them are curtailed. At…
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On average, there are 10.1 named storms every hurricane season. Of these, 5.9 become hurricanes. The typical year will see 2.5 hurricanes. Over the past few years, hurricanes have been increasing in intensity and frequency. Down here in South Florida, we recognize how destructive and powerful these storms can be. We remember Charley, Ivan, and…
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Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, recently plowed through the state of Texas. The storm has left massive damages and is expected to be the costliest natural disaster in U.S history. There is no way to prevent a storm like this from hitting the place you live, but there are ways to prepare that can…
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Windows not only affect the overall look of your home. They also protect your family from the elements when it gets too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. With the right materials and proper insulation, your windows can help reduce your energy consumption too! Energy efficient windows are growing in popularity.…
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Before Hurricane Irma hit, Florida Keys was the ultimate getaway. Now the sand and palms of America’s southernmost tip have turned into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. According to FEMA estimates, Irma destroyed 25 percent of homes in Florida Keys. Property owners who paid for the awesome sea view but not the spilling ocean water are now…
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Living in an area with sunshine and warm weather all the time is really great. The days are pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. The downside of these areas is their propensity for hurricanes and tropical storms. And the reason why they need so much protection in their structures. Impact windows and doors can provide…
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If you are thinking of buying Impact Windows, then don’t do it in the middle of a huge tropical storm. There are several things to consider before buying and installing Impact Window. So if you try doing it in a rush you probably won’t get the best possible service. And then you’ll feel like you…
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Living in an area with warm weather has many perks. One of them is, of course, the indoor-outdoor living options in your home. Sliding doors are great because your lanai area becomes a part of your living space with the simple slide of door panels. Letting the light in and allowing people a better appreciation…
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If you live in an area prone to hurricane activity then it’s time to install Impact Doors. The safety and security of our home depends, in a big way, on the kind of doors that we use. That fact becomes more relevant in areas where natural disasters usually occur. So don’t you think it’s time…
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