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.

Are My Windows and Doors Hurricane Rated? How to Tell

Check the frame label, glass etching and permit record to confirm your windows and doors are hurricane rated, and see

South Florida Flood Risk and FEMA Flood Maps: A Homeowner’s Guide for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

Check your flood zone in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach, learn what AE and X mean, and see the Citizens

South Florida King Tides: A Homeowner’s Guide to Dates, Flood Risk and Preparation

King Tide dates for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, how to check your street's flood risk, and what homeowners should

Florida Building Code 2026: What South Florida Homeowners Replacing Windows and Doors Should Know

The 9th Edition Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026. See key dates, what's confirmed, and what it means