Natural Disaster Safety
Protect your home & family with our safety tutorials on all things natural disaster.
How to Install Whole House Lightning Protection
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system
3 Things to Do Before a Storm
Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home
Whole-House Battery Backup
Their numbers are still small, but home battery backup systems may be the wave of the future.
Understanding the Dangers of Home Fires
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Underwriters Laboratories outside of Chicago to see first hand how dangerous fires can be.
Disaster Supply Kit: How to Prepare for Severe Weather
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel discuss how to prepare for the next big storm and list out what severe weather supplies you’ll need.
How to Choose Hurricane Window Covers
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner several ways to protect windows during a storm.
Rising Above in Coastal Flood Zones
To survive the next big storm, more and more houses will need a lift. It's a smart move seen around the country—and in the Spring 2013 season of This Old House.
Hurricane Prep: Storm Safety Checklist
Here's what you should do if a storm watch or warning is issued where you live.
Dealing with Household Disasters
Floods happen. So do collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke-belching fireplaces. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes
How to Build a Fireproof Home Using ICF Blocks
Insulated concrete forms—combined with flame-resistant roofing and siding—make for one safe house.
Tips for Protecting Your Home From a Hurricane
With the possibility of 74+ mph winds, a hurricane can cause a lot of damage. Roofing, siding, and outdoor furniture are all vulnerable, but so are interior living spaces without the key precautions. Rest assured, you can limit chances of harm and learn how to protect your home from storm damage with this hurricane preparation checklist.
Fire Extinguishers
How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.
How to Escape a Fire
Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.