Introduction

Yup, you read that right: how to protect your home from storms. You may not be in a hurricane-prone area, but almost all homeowners risk damage from high winds and severe thunderstorms. And with insurance rates on the rise, it’s more important than ever to protect your home to reduce or eliminate costly repairs. Here are five ways to keep your home safe and dry no matter what Mother Nature throws at it.

Keep your lawn well-maintained to minimize the risk of a branch or object falling on your roof.

In order to protect your home, you need to make sure that the ground around it is clear. This can be as simple as removing any branches or objects that could fall on your roof and not clearing a path for them to land in. If you have trees growing near or on top of your house, they should be trimmed regularly so they don’t grow too close together and create a risk of an object falling onto the house.

If there are stumps in the yard, they should be removed because they can work themselves up through the grass and cause damage when heavy winds come along. The same thing goes for rocks; if there are any lying around, get rid of them so they don’t become projectiles during storms or tornadoes. Tree trunks should also be kept away from buildings by placing soil bags around them so that wind doesn’t blow up against them and cause structural damage to walls or roofs (same goes for tree roots).

Flight risk? Use wind straps or clips to help secure your roof to the frame of your home.

If you’re worried about the risk of your roof flying off during a storm and causing damage to your home, purchasing wind straps or clips is a great way to protect your home. These products are easy to install, affordable and provide an effective barrier against the elements.

Wind straps or clips work by attaching the top of your roof to the framing of your house so that it can’t come loose. When installed correctly, this will prevent water from getting into places where it shouldn’t be – like inside of your house!

Store garden tools, patio furniture, and any other loose items in a garage or shed. We know it’s a bummer, but it’s for the best!

Store garden tools and patio furniture in a garage or shed. We know it’s a bummer, but it’s for the best! You don’t want an unstable tree branch crashing through your windows (or worse—your walls), or you don’t want to be cleaning up broken glass and other debris.

If you have a pool, make sure that it has been cleaned out before you go into storage. If it hasn’t been cleaned out in some time, it would be better to drain everything as much as possible before storing the pool equipment. The water will expand during freezing temperatures and cause damage to your equipment if not done properly.

Trim tree branches before storms strike. You don’t want an unstable tree branch crashing through your windows.

If you want to protect your house from tree branches, trim them down before storms hit. Make sure that tree branches are trimmed at least five feet (1.5 m) away from the building and at least ten feet (3 m) away from windows. If there are high branches, use a ladder and a saw to cut them down safely. Safety goggles and gloves should be worn while cutting the tree limb and should be disposed of properly after finishing this task — don’t just leave them lying around!

Install window shutters to protect your windows from wind and debris damage.

Installing window shutters is a great way to protect your windows from wind and debris damage. They are easy to install and remove, easy to clean, affordable, available in many different colors and styles, made of vinyl or wood (wooden shutters are more expensive than vinyl ones), and can be installed by anyone with basic mechanical skills.

Wooden or aluminum shutters are best if you want the most durable protection for your windows; however they are also quite heavy so they may not work well on upper floor windows unless they have strong support beams. Vinyl shutters can be painted any color you choose which gives them an even greater appeal in terms of style because they’re not restricted by what colors companies offer them

Even if you’re not in a hurricane-prone area, you can still experience high winds and severe thunderstorms that can cause serious roof damage.

Even if you’re not in a hurricane-prone area, you can still experience high winds and severe thunderstorms that can cause serious roof damage. Just because you live in a place where tornadoes or hurricanes don’t happen often doesn’t mean your home is safe from them at all. A strong thunderstorm can deliver winds up to 100 mph or more making it possible for your roof to be ripped off by the storm.

It is important to stay safe during these storms by following some simple tips:

• Know the signs of an approaching storm and stay indoors until it passes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues warnings when dangerous weather is expected to arrive within 36 hours of issuing the alert.* Be aware of your surroundings so that you know what’s coming at all times.* Do not get caught outside when lightning starts flashing around as this could cause serious injuries or death if struck by lightning.* Make sure everyone knows what they should do during a tornado warning such as going into an interior room without windows or doors where there isn’t anything hanging overhead (like ceiling fans), taking cover under something sturdy such as table

Conclusion

Remember, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Even if you think your home and property are storm-safe, it’s always a good idea to double check before bad weather hits. We hope these tips help protect your home from the next big storm!