How to Batten Down the Hatches

For those who've heard the panic stories about "super-storms," specifically with regard to a hurricane that seems to be heading for New York, Jim Macdonald offers the precise technical explanation, with drawing, of how exactly one goes about battening down the hatches:

http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/014399.html

There are more up-to-date, modern ways of battening down (or weatherproofing) a modern home. This web site assumes that those of us whose autumn starts in October have already put up their storm windows, caulked their panes, and insulated their water pipes...for all of which this weekend's weather was ideal. If you haven't done those things, here's your reminder to start saving on winter heating bills now.