Natural Disaster Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our natural disaster projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How To Wire a Portable Generator

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman explains a few different methods for hooking up a portable generator to a house.
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How to Safeguard Your House from Wildfires

Learn how to make your home more resistant to wildfires with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and fire expert Dan Gorham.
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How To Retrofit a Home for Earthquakes and When To Hire Pros

Read our step-by-step guide on how to retrofit a home for earthquakes so that you can be prepared for this natural disaster. We cover costs, potential savings and more.
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How To Install Whole House Lightning Protection

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system.
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Understanding the Dangers of Home Fires

Watch as Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Underwriters Laboratories to see first-hand how dangerous fires can be.
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How To Build a Storm Shelter to Stay Safe During Disaster

Worried about staying safe at home during storms? Learn all the ins and outs of building a storm shelter with our in-depth guide.
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Disaster Supply Kit: How to Prepare for Severe Weather

Learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for severe weather with our storm survival kit and preparedness checklist.
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How To Choose Hurricane Window Protection for Your Home

Hurricane window protection can protect your home and loved ones from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Learn more in our guide.
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How to Stop Your Basement From Flooding

Afraid of water in the basement? Avoid a flooding disaster with damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan.