The studs are 18-guage steel panels, which are sturdier than what you'll find in most homes. "We're building a strong house," said contractor Jason Hull. And the walls will be covered with refined ...
After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, ...
In 2022, Dave Blancett, 72, and his wife Maria, 71, were living in Cape Coral, Florida, when Hurricane Ian hit. "We had storm surge. We lost our roof. We lost our pool cage," Maria tells CNBC Make It.
Communities throughout Florida have taken hurricane-proofing their homes to a new level. Several towns have built homes with the sole purpose of withstanding hurricanes—and it appears to be working.
Humans have always adapted to the environment around them. Whether it's living in unbearably hot deserts or the bone-chillingly cold tundra, managing geological events like earthquakes, or dealing ...
Kenneth Langston, a retired dentist, rode out the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian from his Deltec-built hurricane-proof home. Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of ...