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How to Keep Your House Warm During a Power Outage by Sealing Cold Air Leaks
During a power outage, cold air leaks can cause rapid heat loss and accelerate fuel consumption from backup heating systems. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for quickly identifying and temporarily sealing drafts around doors and windows to maintain warmth and conserve emergency fuel supplies.

Matthias Herzog
Jun 237 min read


Preppers' Guide to Door and Window Sealing: Lightweight Flood & Storm Barriers
Learn how to seal doors and windows against flooding using lightweight flood barriers and storm barriers. This comprehensive guide covers foundational sealing methods, rapid-deployment adhesive systems like FloodTape®, and practical preparation strategies that replace heavy sandbags with solutions you can deploy in minutes without tools or damage to your home.

Matthias Herzog
May 1212 min read


60 Years After the Christmas Flood: Why the Pacific Northwest Remains Vulnerable (And How to Prepare Your Home)
The 1964 Christmas Flood devastated the Pacific Northwest, and similar risks persist today. This comprehensive guide examines the historic disaster, why atmospheric rivers continue threatening homes, and practical flood protection strategies including modern alternatives to sandbags. Learn how to prepare your home with FloodTape and emergency checklists before the next flood warning arrives.

Matthias Herzog
Feb 2813 min read


How to Seal Your Home from Wildfire Smoke: Expert Protection Guide
Comprehensive emergency guide teaching homeowners how to seal their homes against wildfire smoke infiltration. Covers entry point identification, step-by-step sealing techniques using affordable materials, HVAC configuration, clean room creation, and safety precautions. Includes AQI thresholds for action, factual health data, and real-world effectiveness evidence from California's 2020 fire season.

Matthias Herzog
Nov 13, 202511 min read
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