Guide on Hurricane Proofing Your House: 10 Ways

Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th every year. Hurricanes have the potential to cause serious damage to your home. The damaging effects of recent storms show that this is true. AON’s Weather, Climate Change & Catastrophe Insight 2020 Report showed that “twelve named storms and six hurricanes made US landfall” during the…

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What is the best lubricant for accordion shutters?

Are the Accordion Shutters on your Fort Myers FL home or business sticky? In other words are your hurricane shutters difficult to open? Accordion shutters may become difficult to move over time. Like most things that move on a track this is completely normal. Properly cleaning and lubricating your accordion shutters will help them move…

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6 Types of Impact Windows

More and more homes in Southwest Florida are being built and retrofit with impact resistant windows. Over the years impact windows have advanced. That advancement has included the types of impact windows and available options for those windows. Today you really can get any type of window as an impact window. So in this guide…

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The Impact Window Installation Process

Replacing your home’s old windows with impact windows has many benefits in the Cape Coral / Fort Myers area. Impact windows provide strong and convenient hurricane protection, and can help reduce insurance premiums. In addition, they can boost your home’s curb appeal, make it more comfortable and energy efficient, and even reduce outside noise. You…

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Has a Hurricane Ever Hit Cape Coral Florida?

Has a hurricane ever hit Cape Coral Florida? The city is no stranger to hurricanes. In this article we discuss some of the major hurricanes that have hit the city of Cape Coral over its history. Cape Coral Florida Cape Coral is a city of 221,997 people, making it the biggest city in Southwest Florida.…

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Video: 5 Best Hurricane Protection Options FL 2023

See our recommendations for the top 5 Hurricane Protection Options for Florida homeowners, including rolling shutters, accordion shutters, Bahama shutters & more. For help on selecting the best storm protection for you read our guide on How to Choose the Best Hurricane Shutters For Your Southwest Florida Home.

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Install of Replacement Hurricane Windows in Lehigh Acres FL

Here’s another installation of new impact windows on a client’s home in Lehigh Acres FL. The client was looking to replace their old windows with some new impact resistant glass ones. They were also looking for windows that increased the aesthetics of their home while providing strong hurricane protection. The installation of their new impact…

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Best Windows For Your Home in Florida: 2026 Guide

If you are investing some money in windows for your home then you want really good windows. But the best windows for your home are the ones that best meet your specific needs, style, and budget. So while there are plenty of lists on the web rattling off window brands we wanted to create a…

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