natural disasters – On the House

All posts tagged "natural disasters"

  • Avoiding Falling Furniture During Earthquakes

    Question We are considering using “L” brackets to attach tall furniture to walls to help keep them from falling over in case of an earthquake. Will this damage the walls or studs if and when this happens?...

    • Posted April 15, 2014
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    Plan for Best – Prepare for Worst

    We covered the Loma Prieta for local radio and television news and were in the center of hardest hit area only days after the tragedy had occurred. The residents we met were still in a daze. A...

    • Posted February 14, 2014
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  • Brick Weather-Beaters

    In Florida’s hurricanes brick passed Mother Nature’s toughest test Jacksonville, Fl.,  the home of devastating hurricanes, did $42 billion worth of damage — the costliest hurricane season on record. Which building materials stood up best? What type...

    • Posted January 4, 2014
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