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Crash Test Dummy Part 6: How To Spot A Bad Install.

FL Outdoors EIC

Published on: 14/08/2025

Spot the warning signs of a bad motorized screen installation in Central Florida. From weak anchors to skipped testing, avoid costly mistakes before the first storm turns your patio into a sinking ship.

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Unwritten Rules To Hurricane Preperation

Kip HudaKoz

Published on: 12/08/2025

When the winds die down, the real storm begins. Discover the hurricane survival hacks no one talks about—tips that could keep your home, food, and sanity intact long after the skies clear.

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What does the ASTM Mean When It Comes To Hurricane Screens?

Kip HudaKoz

Published on: 13/06/2025

You’ve probably seen it stamped on technical specs like some magic badge: ASTM certified. But what does that mean when it comes to hurricane screens? In this article, we break it down. Don't be the victim: Self-advocate and read the full article.

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The Hurricane That Almost Hit: Why “Near Misses” Still Leave a Mark

Kip HudaKoz

Published on: 18/04/2025

You board up the windows. You pack the patio furniture. You check the radar every ten minutes. And then... the storm shifts. It misses you—this time. Relief floods in. But oddly, so does exhaustion. And maybe a little unease.

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