Water Management Beats Cosmetic Home Upgrades
Climate resilience starts with water management: clear gutters, redirect runoff, and protect basements before upgrading aesthetics. Strengthen roofs, garage doors, windows, and attics against wind, heat, and smoke; prepare for outages safely; and combine DIY maintenance with licensed professionals for high-risk systems. Discover practical upgrades, costs, priorities, and maintenance strategies.
By Maddie Ellison
6 min read