The Impoverished are Often Affected Most by Hurricanes
It’s the end of the official hurricane season, and we hope that means there are no more coming this year! Northeast Florida was hammered by Hurricane Michael in October. North Carolina was recently battered by Hurricane Florence which decided to just hang out for days, soaking the state and causing major flooding. Often the flooding […]
Modern Conveniences or Inconveniences
We live in an era of convenience. We haven’t quite reached flying cars or a colony on the moon like old television shows and movies predicted, but we have come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. Each generation seems to be amazed at the generation below them and all the conveniences […]
Do Shutters Make My House Safer?
Hurricanes are unpredictable and scary. Living in Florida we are “used to” hurricanes, just like people on the west coast of the United States are “used to” earthquakes and people in the Midwest are “used to” tornadoes. That doesn’t make them any less unpredictable or scary. We just might not freak out as much as […]
Stocking Up for Hurricanes
If you have never been through a hurricane, the thought of it can be daunting. But, with a little guidance, it probably won’t be as bad as you are imagining. Because of our unique location, hurricanes often miss us. But, we know that is not always the case. We have been visited by hurricanes two […]
Recycle, Reuse, Renew, and Donate
We thought we would touch on a subject that most of us are aware of but that is especially prevalent this time of year with kids and adults alike heading back to school. Most of us have heard the mantra “recycle, reuse, renew,” but not all of us put it into practice. That’s not a […]
Hurricane Shutters Versus Impact Glass
At Brevard Shutter, we specialize in hurricane protection for your windows. We sell and install a variety of products from accordion shutters to beautiful Bahama Shutters to our unobtrusive clear panels, so we know that we have the window protection to meet your specific needs. We thought you might be debating, as many people do, […]
Summer Colds and Allergies – Ah-Choo!
We usually don’t think of getting sick when we think of summertime. We think of fun and vacations. Who has time to get sick? None of us do, ever. But, alas, germs really don’t care about our plans. Oh, you planned a cruise four months ago and already paid for it? Germs don’t care. You […]
Window Shutters – The Eyelashes of Your House
There is a saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul. When it comes to our homes, our windows are like the eyes and window shutters are like the eyelashes. They add beauty and a touch of elegance. If you have ever driven by a house with little or no windows in the […]
Why the Summer Slow Down?
Now is a great time to look into getting hurricane shutters for your home. It is still the beginning of hurricane season with a few months until we usually see any real hurricane activity. Some of you may have already started calling shutter companies to receive quotes or try to set up installations. Here’s where […]