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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

How to prepare your yard for a storm – 8 construction pro-approved tips to protect your plot

Drenching downpour rain storm water is overflowing off the tile shingle roof - streaming, rushing and splashing out over the overhanging eaves trough aluminum roof gutter system on a suburban residential colonial style house .

Fall is officially here, and with it, the increase in extreme weather conditions.

While storms can blow through our plots at any time of year, without proper preparation, the high winds and heavy rain that are more likely and frequent during fall can wreak havoc on our fences, lawns, plants, and trees. Throughout the colder months, hail and snow can also be problematic.

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