Danny returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to view the progress of rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on the morning of August 29, 2005. He revisited homeowners whose houses were completely destroyed to offer practical advice for preparing for future natural disasters. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Hurricanes are an unpleasant fact of life here on the Gulf Coast where I live. But, as Hurricane Katrina clearly demonstrated, their awesome power should never be taken lightly. Advance planning and preparation is the key to staying safe during a storm, so don’t wait until the last minute to get your home ready and stock up on essential supplies. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Most home fires start in the kitchen and are caused by cooking on a stove. To keep your kitchen and home safe from fire, it’s important to have both smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

If you live in a hurricane prone area, it’s important to make emergency preparations long before a storm is on the horizon. This includes stockpiling food and water, storm shutters or plywood to cover windows, tarps to protect damaged roofs, and a generator to provide backup power. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Severe weather can strike anywhere at any time, so you need to know what to do to keep your home and family safe in the event of a weather related emergency. Whether it’s wind damage, water damage, lightning, or extreme cold; find out how to prepare before disaster strikes, and what to do once the storm has passed. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

To measure chemicals for a home improvement project or your lawn and garden, don’t pour the potentially dangerous liquid into your kitchen measuring cup. Instead, use the measuring cup to pour water into a plastic milk jug or disposable cup, and mark each amount on the outside of the container with an indelible pen. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Adding a large covered patio to a waterfront home in a hurricane zone required extensive reinforcement of the framing to allow it to stand up to high winds. This included specially fabricated steel posts that were bolted to the slab and support beams, as well as metal saddle hangers to secure the ceiling joists and rafters. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Quality deadbolt locks are an important safety feature on your home to prevent break-ins and keep your home secure. There are many different styles and models of deadbolt locks, but most are either single or double cylinder locks. Watch this video to find out more.

From hurricanes and floods to tornadoes and fires, natural disasters are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. While August through October are the peak months of hurricane season, being prepared for a natural disaster isn’t just confined to a few months out of the year or those living along the coast. Here are a few basic steps you can take now to prepare for the worst. Read in full.

If you keep your dog in a fenced in backyard, chances are that he’ll try to dig his way to freedom. Dogs often dig under a gate, since there’s has a gap under it to allow the gate to swing open. Watch this video to find out how to prevent your dog from digging under a gate. Watch this video.