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Storm Proofing Your Home Along much of the country's coastal regions, big storms are an unwelcome yearly visitor but don't let stormy weather keep you from enjoying living in some of the most beautiful areas in the country. Some people will tell you that storm-proofing your home is an unnecessary expense. It's true that not all storms reach the hurricane or tornado level of destruction, but why not play it safe and be prepared? Staging Your Front Porch for Summertime Sales With all the talk about staging homes for sale and making sure it has "curb appeal", it struck me how much you could do just in the front porch and walkway area to make a prospective buyer feel welcomed. I've driven by many a house with a sale sign in the yard that has a lovely front side with a well groomed yard, but the porches are often empty. Bamboo Flooring: A Hardwood Alternative Bamboo has been utilized by many cultures over millennia for a variety of purposes from food and wine to paper to textiles and building materials. In the past few years we have seen an increase in bamboo furniture, clothing, and kitchen items. Many new products take advantage of either the antibacterial properties of bamboo or its hard lightweight nature. Protecting Your Waterfront Investment From Erosion Seawalls are one option for property owners. They can be placed back from the natural beach area to protect the land from the large waves caused by storms or creating an edge between the land and deeper water so that there is no natural transition from land into the water. Seawalls can be made of a variety of materials including wood, concrete, steel, stone, and vinyl.