Doug Mahoney and Ellen Airhart

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Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.

Ellen Airhart is an associate writer at Wirecutter, where she covers cleaning and emergency preparedness. Please email her with your biggest messes and most anxious thoughts.

Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.

Ellen Airhart is an associate writer at Wirecutter, where she covers cleaning and emergency preparedness. Please email her with your biggest messes and most anxious thoughts.

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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

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Wirecutter: The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

There’s a lot you can do to get ready for a hurricane, including staying informed and making sure you have the right gear.

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The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

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New York Times: Wirecutter: The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

A review of supplies and strategies for being prepared for a hurricane.

Wirecutter: The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

There’s a lot you can do to get ready for a hurricane, including staying informed and making sure you have the right gear.

The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies

There’s a lot you can do to get ready for one of these megastorms.

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