Taking these steps will ensure that your yard and home face as little damage as possible.
For even more strength, Sauri recommends using garden stakes to cover them and keep them secure.
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However, you could work to ensure that it remains safely in place using a few simple materials.
Stetzer recommends securing trash cans with bungee cords or tie-downs if you’re worried about them blowing over.
Another method to ensure they stay in place is by weighing them down with sandbags or bricks.
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Have a basketball hoop in the driveway?
Lower it as much as you could, she suggests.
“In high-risk areas, board up windows with plywood for extra protection.”
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