Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

With the recent threat from Hurricane Irma, many condominium associations were faced with emergency requests from unit owners for the association to install or for the association to allow owners to ...

When it comes to new window installation or window replacement, one important factor to consider is the cost, especially in areas prone to hurricanes or storms. Hurricane windows, also known as ...

Q: I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options? A: Exterior rolling window ...

This story was originally published in our 2015 Hurricane Guide. Click here to view our guide on how to prepare for a hurricane in SWFL. When searching for window protection, the International ...

Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although hurricane-proof glass is increasingly popular. Prepare ahead of time, say ...

Dear Jerry: I never paid much attention to the shutters on our 1928 stucco home until the recent windstorm ripped five of them off! When we retrieved the shutters, I realized they were a thin plastic ...