Home improvement tips & guides

Practical advice for South Florida homeowners hurricane protection, energy savings, insurance discounts, and how to choose the right upgrades for your home.

High-Rise Condo Impact Windows: Large vs Small Missile Rules by Floor Height

In Florida's wind-borne debris regions, a condo window's impact rating depends on its height: glass within 30 feet of grade

Insurance Binding Moratorium in Florida: Why Coverage Freezes Before a Storm

What a binding moratorium is, when Florida insurers pause new policies and coverage changes before a storm, and how to

Historic District Window Replacement in South Florida: Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Miami

You can replace windows on a historic South Florida home, impact windows included, but the city's historic approval comes before

Can You Add a Pet Door to an Impact Sliding Door?

Do not cut a pet door into an approved impact sliding or entry door. Here are the safer options and

Do Impact Windows Stop Burglars? What the Glass and the Tests Really Do

What laminated impact glass and forced-entry tests do and do not do against break-ins, which door parts matter most, and

Selling a Home With Impact Windows in Florida: The Proof to Gather

To prove impact windows when you sell a Florida home, gather the finaled permit, the product approval numbers, a current

Full-Frame vs Insert Impact Window Installation: What Each Removes

Full-frame installation removes the old window down to the opening; an insert sets the new window inside the old frame.

Foggy or Cloudy Impact Window Glass: What It Means and When to Replace

How to tell where window fog sits (outside, room side, between the panes or in the laminate), what each means

Storm Damage Insurance Claims: From Claim to New Impact Windows

A step-by-step path from a storm-damage insurance claim to new impact windows and doors: deadlines, the adjuster visit, code upgrade

The Best Time to Install Impact Windows in South Florida

A month-by-month plan for South Florida homeowners: when to get quotes, permits and installation done so new impact windows are

How to Check a Contractor License in Florida (Step by Step)

To check a Florida contractor license, search the number or name on the state's MyFloridaLicense.com site, then read the status,

HOA Approval for Impact Windows in Florida: What Your HOA Can and Cannot Decide

Your HOA can set the color and style of impact windows, but Florida law limits the rest. See what it

Impact Window Buying FAQ: Cost, Permits, Installation and Insurance

Short, sourced answers to the money and paperwork questions South Florida homeowners ask before they sign an impact window contract.

How to Compare Impact Window Quotes From South Florida Companies

A line-by-line checklist for South Florida homeowners holding two or more impact window quotes, from product approvals and permits to

What is a Single Hung Impact Window?

Single-hung impact windows are a vital investment for South Florida homeowners, offering crucial protection against hurricanes and strong winds.

Types of Impact Doors: Which One Fits Your Home?

A side-by-side guide to entry, French, sliding, pivot and garage impact doors, so you can match each opening in your

How to Brace Your House for a Hurricane: Gable Ends, Garage Door and Openings

Gable ends, the garage door, glass openings and the roof-to-wall connection are where hurricane winds most often get in, and

Find the Best Impact Window Company in South Florida

Before you hire anyone to install impact windows, run six checks you can verify yourself, from the state license lookup

5 Signs To Identify If You Have Impact-Resistant Windows

Five quick checks any homeowner or buyer can do at the window, with a clear note on which ones are

Why Should You Get Impact Windows For Your Business

Storefronts, office buildings and condo associations in South Florida face different rules than single-family homes, from board specifications to sealed

Why Proper Impact Window Installation Matters in South Florida

A rated impact window is only as strong as the anchors, bucks and seals that hold it in your wall,

Should You Install Impact Windows in Your House? How to Decide

A plain decision guide for South Florida homeowners weighing impact windows against approved shutters, with a phased plan for tighter

Impact Doors FAQs

Quick, plain answers to the questions South Florida homeowners ask most before they replace a door with an impact-rated one.

Discover the Best Impact Door Company in South Florida

Impact doors bring questions that window checklists miss, so use these door-specific checks to tell a careful installer from a

Cost of Impact Doors in Florida

Use this guide to check an impact door quote line by line, from door type and glass to permits, insurance

The Ultimate Guide to Impact Doors in South Florida

A practical overview of hurricane impact doors for South Florida homes, from choosing the right type to getting it approved,

The Ultimate Guide to Impact Windows in South Florida

A plain-language overview for South Florida homeowners on how impact windows are built and rated, what your county requires, and

What Offers Better Protection, Impact Resistant Windows or Hurricane Shutters?

Impact windows and hurricane shutters both protect your home but in different ways.

How Should I Protect My Windows During a Hurricane?

Compare impact windows, shutters, hurricane fabric and plywood for South Florida homes, plus what never to do to your windows

Upgrades That Make Your Home Hurricane Resilient

Roof, garage door, windows or doors first? See which hurricane upgrades protect a South Florida home most and how to

5 of the Worst Hurricanes in Florida’s History

From the 1928 Okeechobee storm to Hurricane Ian, these are the hurricanes that set Florida's records for deaths, wind and

The Ultimate Guide to Impact Doors in South Florida

A practical overview of hurricane impact doors for South Florida homes, from choosing the right type to getting it approved,

How to Brace Your House for a Hurricane: Gable Ends, Garage Door and Openings

Gable ends, the garage door, glass openings and the roof-to-wall connection are where hurricane winds most often get in, and

How to Install Plywood Over Windows for a Hurricane

A step-by-step plywood board-up guide for South Florida homes, with the Florida Building Code limits, the right anchors for block

Understanding The Differences Between a PACE Loan and a Home Equity Loan

Florida's newer PACE rules check your income and cap the term, so compare them with a home equity loan or

Everything You Need To Know About Financing Your Next Home Improvement Project

How Florida homeowners pay for roofs, impact windows and doors, and which state programs shrink the final bill.

What Home Improvement Projects Qualify for Florida PACE Funding?

The nine project groups Florida's PACE law allows on homes, what falls outside them, and the program rules a project

Are PACE Loans Tax Deductible?

What IRS publications say about property taxes, special assessments and interest, and the records to bring a tax professional if

Can You Refinance with a PACE Loan?

Before you refinance or list a Florida home with a PACE assessment, learn which loan programs require the balance paid

List of States That Offer PACE Financing

A plain list of where PACE is offered for homes and businesses, plus the steps a Florida homeowner can take

How Does PACE Financing Work In Florida?

A plain guide to the Florida law behind PACE: the tax-bill assessment, the lien, the required disclosures and the steps

What Are The Interest Rates for the Florida PACE Program?

Published PACE rate figures, the fees inside an assessment and the Florida disclosures that let you compare two offers line

What Offers Better Protection, Impact Resistant Windows or Hurricane Shutters?

Impact windows and hurricane shutters both protect your home but in different ways.

How Should I Protect My Windows During a Hurricane?

Compare impact windows, shutters, hurricane fabric and plywood for South Florida homes, plus what never to do to your windows

Home Upgrades That Can Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Rates

See which Florida upgrades earn wind mitigation credits, what the 2026 inspection form checks, and the proof to keep so

5 of the Worst Hurricanes in Florida’s History

From the 1928 Okeechobee storm to Hurricane Ian, these are the hurricanes that set Florida's records for deaths, wind and

What Brand of Impact Window Should I Buy?

Before you compare impact window brands, check the approval, DP and missile rating, glass, warranty and installer. Here is the

Types of Impact Doors: Which One Fits Your Home?

A side-by-side guide to entry, French, sliding, pivot and garage impact doors, so you can match each opening in your

How to Install Plywood Over Windows for a Hurricane

A step-by-step plywood board-up guide for South Florida homes, with the Florida Building Code limits, the right anchors for block

5 Signs To Identify If You Have Impact-Resistant Windows

Five quick checks any homeowner or buyer can do at the window, with a clear note on which ones are

Why Should You Get Impact Windows For Your Business

Storefronts, office buildings and condo associations in South Florida face different rules than single-family homes, from board specifications to sealed

How Do I Install Impact Windows In My Home?

Here is what you do, what your contractor does, and what papers to keep at each of the eight steps

Why Proper Impact Window Installation Matters in South Florida

A rated impact window is only as strong as the anchors, bucks and seals that hold it in your wall,

Advantages of Installing Impact Windows and Doors in South Florida

A plain list of what impact windows and doors give a South Florida home, from always-on storm protection to quieter