Some Florida real-estate developers are building what they call hurricane-resistant communities. Techniques used include tying homes down with steel straps and reducing flooding with "smart lakes." ...

The wind is picking up, and somewhere nearby, the low rumble of a tropical storm grows louder. If you're a homeowner in hurricane country, perhaps you know the feeling of anxiety that creeps in before ...

Homeowners should prepare their HVAC systems for hurricane season to avoid costly repairs and downtime. Securing outdoor AC units with hurricane straps and elevating them above potential flood lines ...

When my husband and I talked about moving to Florida in 2016, the one thing that drew us in the most was having a home on - or at least much nearer to - the coastline. The thought of summers and ...