Man Straps Down His Home as Milton Arrives in Florida

[@davidreed2626]

To not follow up on this story after the hurricane would be journalistic malpractice

[@adaptablerubenvideos3097]

Yep, I really want to see if the house survives or not

[@schristi69]

No, he will be lucky that he did not get hit with the max force winds. If the windows break and the wind gets inside, the pressure will blow his house apart.

[@FreudsSlipper]

🙃

[@DesertSessions93]

I demand my money back

[@pauljensen5699]

I agree. Must do a follow up.

[@DanaEaton-vw3or]

I trust those straps more than I trust the homeowners insurance companies in Florida

[@jdog2345]

Yup

[@NubianNemesisArise]

Right?? 😂🎉

[@LifeAfterDeathTube]

underrated ass comment omfg

[@brianz3284]

You can blame Ron DeSantis for that.

[@Illphaqup]

@@brianz3284 Womp Womp

[@chinobandito7625]

If this man’s house survives, he will be a Florida legend

[@IrishAnnie]

And, he’ll set the trend for home straps. I think mobile homes need those

[@BillCoulter-of5mh]

Right now he is just Florida man.

[@NBportofino]

Who need a stupid college degree? This guy will be a multimillionaire if he takes his idea on the road!

[@Fractal_blip]

Bro you beat me to own comment xD

[@VictorWooding]

My grandad did this in Barbados back in the 60s. People were laughing the same way. The hurricane came and his roof stayed on. The ones who laughed had to go fetch their rooftops from the gully.

[@DWRants]

They just did a story & his house survived. No damage. Just lots of leafs lol Dude is a legend

[@creativegirl9710]

Thanks!

[@jipsigal]

Link to the updated story?

[@charlese2562]

And how did his neighbors do? Did everyone survive anyway or was his the only house left standing?

[@TheJoe971]

Probably all houses went unaffected. It downgraded to cat.2 so if an american house can't survive this without strap, then F...

[@easterwatts7426]

Source?

[@SeamourButtts]

This man took HOLDING DOWN THE FORT to a whole new level

[@_ArsNova]

THIS FORT AIN'T MOVIN'

[@billyflores1448]

Lol ok whatever you say naturally can make sure it will

[@dunwoodie27]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nige.]

“Holding down the fort” is a commonly misused expression. The correct expression is “Holding the fort”.

[@SeamourButtts]

@@Nige. I wonder how many people will dislike your comment. Let’s find out

[@Dr.gobshite]

that's a man you know worked very hard for everything he's got.

[@mansfieldfamily5389]

And who also knows the government and corporations are not here to help.

[@toidIllorTAmI]

Arent they evacuating them for free? Katrina wasn't this nice lol​@mansfieldfamily5389

[@HoodHandyman]

@@mansfieldfamily5389 he dont want to call them because he's probably here illegally

[@Beauloqs]

Thats an illegal with no insurance...

[@amdumbful]

@@HoodHandyman😂he is from puerto rico

[@itsmebrittney-b]

I am 100% invested in this story

[@enough1494]

It works!!! Culebra, PR The love shack is proof! Hahah WOOHOO!

[@KnutFan]

❤️ Culebra!

[@richardgeisel4290]

Would love to see this work, let’s see the results

[@enough1494]

@@KnutFan you know her! Yes! Paradise! 💕💕💕 Best idea ever! Drilled into rocks on property, small wooden love shack! I only loose lattice around the front porch looking at Ensenada Honda! Blessings dear! Praying for Floridians, total PTSD night for me! Nothing worst than a huge hurricane at night! 🥹🥹🥹

[@enough1494]

@@richardgeisel4290 it will! I can promise you! My little shack has been tied down since Hugo. Irma and Maria took the lattice around the front porch! It is a huge help!! Praying for them all!

[@Fluttershiez]

I am so happy this man’s house survived! What a technique!

[@Anishnaabe425]

His house was gone an hour after video was released 😂

[@wordswitha7]

Where are you both getting your information from lol

[@ano1962]

We all rooting for this man

[@Gyro50]

Missed opportunity

[@ThePinkPillOfficial]

Roofing *

[@mad-meh2719]

Including the straps😂

[@inezjackson2244]

@@Gyro50I know u didn’t

[@claire6568]

😂😂😂😂

[@racerx3669]

When you work for the things you have, you also work to keep them. Respect. 1000%.

[@888KingsDaughter]

True.

[@jakejohnson9827]

I mean the car itself is wrapped like a christmas gift, or ready to be shipped across the ocean lollll, respect tho

[@scoper7897]

Their home was destroyed. The straps didnt help. They lost their cars and half of the house

[@jeannerogers7085]

@@scoper7897O tragic!

[@TrishScott-y1f]

@@scoper7897 Please tell me you are a troll.

[@memoe6172]

Please give us an update on this after the storm… would be a great idea for everyone with those type of roofs if it does the job!

[@SAOKAROLINA]

Yes, please.

[@tj7870]

is that Ned Flanders?

[@JohnSmith-xu7ev]

That was my idea for tornados. Would love to see how well it works

[@timmcbride7446]

It doesn’t work… never does

[@MeganGarzaWellness]

​@@tj7870 "insurance is a form of gambling" 😂

[@OlympusMons1969]

Working people always come up with working solutions. Awesome

[@PatienceMarie88]

This is the most Dad thing I've ever seen, and I'm here for it.

[@KattyPeraza]

You just made me burst out laughing in the mist of a hurricane 😂”we’re here for it” we definitely are here for a bit more to come! Blessings 😂

[@jones2277]

Not my dad

[@steakwilliams4448]

​@@jones2277what would your dad do?

[@GamingClipStudios]

True

[@U.Odyssey]

Dad Power move, to be precise

[@flycow69]

I believe in the proverb : I rather try and fail than never try at all. Good for this man and his family.

[@Becky_Lewis_Awareness]

@flycow69 Your words hit home for me in a whole different manner. Nothing to do with WEATHER. The proverb you wrote... I can't begin so I won't but, THANK YOU for saying it. I PRAY for courage to TRY to get free instead of cowering in terror. THANK YOU

[@xbloxlive5454]

True words❤

[@TrevorTucker-n4t]

Exactly, at least he's trying to do something to protect his home. Regardless of what the outcome may be when the storm is over, an attempt is better than not doing anything.

[@cheryl5994]

@@Becky_Lewis_Awareness I’M FEELING YOU, THOSE WORDS DID THE SAME THING FOR ME. STAY STRONG, SENDING PRAYERS & PEACE. 🇬🇧

[@Hansen710]

i belive in getting the f out of there if the place i live make my life worse not staying to get more beating 🤣 this is some special kind of stupid, to people in my part of the world

[@CMartinRock]

Man we gonna have to find the update to this. I'm totally rooting for this dude.

[@antijordan]

i see what you did there

[@kennethgilman3215]

​@@antijordanDarn, I missed it but you pointed it out lol. Yeah I agree

[@mmm.tortillas]

i will be actively searching for it

[@BarryDeiter]

​@@mmm.tortillaslet me know. Thank you.

[@mylenelede8379]

Following

[@father6371]

Where's the follow-up!? Go back and interview them!

[@Lazydaisy646]

Hear hear

[@omarr6964]

There are a lot of people who think this is funny, but honestly, this is how I did it when I lived in Puerto Rico and it never failed. We did it in a wood house we had and it was the only one who survived Hugo and George. People from the island know how devastating these two hurricanes.

[@KitKatToeBeans]

I’m actually impressed with it. Love that he wrapped up the car as well. Here’s hoping it worked for him 🤞🏽 Perhaps he can go into business doing the same for other home owners.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@KitKatToeBeans I didn't see that about the car. But, yes!

[@keithymg]

I remember Hugo, that was a big hurricane

[@annitagalvan9049]

There is a comment saying that their house has unfortunately been destroyed, the straps didn't help and they lost their cars.

[@juliaingeorgia]

@@annitagalvan9049- I don't believe you. The storm wasn't a Cat 5 or even a 4.

[@bestforyouall]

My neighbor in PR has used this for the past 20 years of hurricane without any disappointment. This really works.

[@p4yne629]

We do this with tension cables attached to the ground. If you do it right it works.

[@captainshakesbeard2453]

oh sure, it's all about you

[@SadistAssist]

Nah, bullshi

[@salsama3923]

Classic Dad- (Tugs on strap) “Yep, that’s not going anywhere..”

[@DS-ss396]

Hahahaha!!! Yep!

[@Mclem2k24]

Wait, no duck tape? Huh?

[@DMINISHED9]

I actually heard this voice in my head😂😂😂

[@Falconlibrary]

Hank Hill approves this message. "We got 'er cinched down tight, I tell you what, Boomhauer."

[@chairmanofthebored8684]

Also Classic Dad- (looks at loaded pickup truck) "Doesn't need straps. Only driving 20 blocks."

[@slawomirozdoba4605]

This guy is very down to earth.

[@StaceyNonelisted]

May the fruit of your labor be rewarded. 😊

[@johntorres779]

Bro is strapped down but what about the flooded streets/house 🤣💀 bro is gonna have a River in/front of his house

[@pross6525]

@@StaceyNonelisted Yes indeed

[@NegativeROG]

The fruit IS the reward of your labor.

[@Ursula_Alvarado]

In Jesus name. Amen

[@nercopolis99]

Rooting for him and his house. We NEED an update when this is over.

[@RybauDlacius]

For anyone wondering about this. We from puerto rico tie down wood homes down. Remember what makes a home go down is when the roof is ripped apart. By strapping it down. The chances the house won’t get completely damaged go really down My grandma home has been strapped down for decades. And it survived maria and george and hortense. Now it all depends also on how the house is built too. But yes. This might help keep the roof down.

[@geronimo3451]

as long as the hurricane doesn't throw cars on your house

[@bettrhalf8006]

I live in western Canada and we just don't get this kind of weather, so I was baffled by this one as when I think hurricane my mind goes more toward "big wind throws big things at you", but this makes perfect sense. You can't avoid the thrown things, and you can't move your house out of the way of the hurricane, but this works to at least mitigate one of the major ways in which you can lose your home to a hurricane. Thank you for sharing your explanation!

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

Or follow accepted building codes and build your house to be hurricane proof to begin with.

[@ztker]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 no such thing as hurricane proof only hurricane resistant and thats a really, really big difference mate

[@RybauDlacius]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 let me educate you a little bit like i have done to many others who say the same thing. Codes change every time because storms are different every time In florida houses change how they were build with concrete walls. The problem is that homes in florida go back from the 1960s the code was change ld late 2000. Then the codes change by area for flooding also. It happen in 2017 many counties were not under flood requirements but in irma it change for those places. Not long after it happened in other places. Codes change all the time. And with that changes a lot of other things. Homes in florida are ridiculously expensive. Look at georgia and north carolina. The places that got worst the almost never have thisnkind of weather. But now they will probably change the codes. And everyone now should rebuild with the new codes. But then the people who were not affected what they can do with their homes? Destroy them and rebuild?? Not everyone can do that Not everyone can just go and take down their old house and build it new from scratch. Not everyone have one million dollar laying around. In puerto rico house have always being built in concrete. But many many families cant afford that thats why they start with a wood house and then they upgrade little by little. It really piss me off that some people like yourself can just say things like this. And usually are prople who live economically good that dont have to worry about anything or I’ll knowledge

[@stevenbolinger5176]

PLEASE follow up and let us know how the house faired through the storm...

[@V.E.R.O.]

*UPDATE:* The house and cars survived without any damage. 👏👏👏

[@crossmr]

proof?

[@luisa.rodriguezrivera2000]

@@crossmr Try a search is spanish and the info is available.

[@V.E.R.O.]

@@crossmr It deleted my reply. The video is on T1kT0k

[@V.E.R.O.]

@@crossmr They posted a video.

[@catherinewhyte5297]

Link please 🙏

[@cho9171]

Reminds me of that time the one dude who bought an aqua dam to try and save his home from the Texas flooding and people were laughing at him, only to be the only house in his area that came out unscathed. Hopefully this investment pays off for him and his family.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

I had the exact same thought! I loved seeing that story.

[@dragoaura8309]

Just wanted to add that just because something is "out of the ordinary" or "not reasonable" or whatever (unconventional by any means) and find that weird, in situations like this or something that people worked really hard for... it's a waste of money and time if it is all lost and gone (or damaged). I think it is best to try everything you have to defend and protect your property even if it means using unconventional methods or extra investments to handle it. At the end of the day... if it helps minimize a chance to save one's property, I am all for it. Hate it when people laugh or mock people when situations like this occur (or just in general to protect one's property) and then it ends up being a life-saver. Essentially, who's laughing now kind of scenario. Just my thought

[@sexygirlmax2019]

And the guy who left his sprinklers on before evacuating for a fire and everything was just absolute ashes and dust except a circle radius around his house. It's truly a breathtaking and haunting photo

[@marlonbonilla2300]

Please follow up on them. I hope they stay safe, and I hope their home and communities are minimally affected. But seeing this type of ingenuity makes my heart smile

[@Novemberrain111]

Bless this smart man. Good for him and hope it all works out for him. This reminds me of something my brother would do❤

[@basilunderworld]

I respect this man. hes trying what he can.

[@jlo7770]

I saw this earlier (a pic) and wasn't sure how he had that all tied down but 8' in the ground is a good start. I think in most situations it'd work really good but I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'm rooting for him, most people just shrug their shoulders and expect insurance to cover it everytime your house gets destroyed because you built in a flood/severe weather area. Or they expect to gov to buy you a new house when that ain't the gov's job. He's trying something and I'm all for it, bro might just become a multi multi millionaire off his "older home roof anchoring system".

[@AngelRodriguez-oc2eb]

​@jlo7770 People in Puerto Rico do this all the time, nothing new.

[@Mithranos]

Respect. He loves his home and family. He didn't wait until it was too late.

[@ВладимирТолкун]

Правильно- если сам себе не поможешь ничего не дождеся

[@MsKimco]

That and amazing idea.Looks secure .I hope it works!

[@RotiJohnPrata-h9o]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 are you for real...

[@MilwaukeeF40C]

Mount Washington, New Hampshire has chained down buildings on top. It should counteract some lateral wind load that would tend to tip up the building but if the brick wall is not strong it will just cave as the straps do their job.

[@MapLambda]

Finally someone who doesn’t leave things to chance.

[@leochen4891]

8ft cement? This dude is serious

[@nuggy6333]

I cannot wait for the update

[@sexyblackjag]

I know....someone tag me in part 2!

[@SavorySweetzLLC]

Me too

[@bedardfan98]

me three

[@naturalmiinds]

Me four

[@dumpsteronfire23]

Me five

[@Crimson_Moon_Raven]

A man who thought outside the box! Brilliant

[@jmboyd65]

Dude needs to market kits like this!

[@ArtisticHH57]

1 million percent

[@rgw5991]

women are too lazy to do this themself

[@lounavarro2604]

This isn't really anything new. We did my girlfriend's shed with one of these straps we bought at home depot.

[@ahmed4363]

he strapped the box

[@davemclaughlin8625]

His HOA was over immediately to tell him that that wasn't allowed.

[@markmansel9899]

They actually drove through the storm to give him the citation 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeklinger1712]

It honestly wouldn't surprise me 🙄

[@elaynn6633]

And even if the straps were allowed, they are not an approved color.

[@naturalloveanddevotioninc4005]

😂😂

[@MaK20909]

This comment here! 🤣

[@sunbeam8161]

Bless your hearts and your innovative spirit❣️Hope all worked out well for you and that you and your home are safe🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@NextProjectawesome]

I hope he succeeds. Gotta admire the effort

[@realityvlogger1016]

Fr!!

[@sarahs7253]

Better to at least try than do nothing at all!

[@mssavedin92]

100%

[@SadistAssist]

Shut up

[@dannyvestal299]

It worked!

[@cindynimeskern7994]

This is awesome protecting his home that way. Very intelligent. God bless him and his family.

[@slipperyjim1497]

But doesn't God want his house destroyed by sending the hurricane?

[@self835]

Intelligent? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg this made me almost shit myself laughing 😂😂😂😂😂 something tells me the wind is going right through these straps 😂😂😂😂

[@MrMike-qn4xn]

​@@slipperyjim1497 Not too bright. Grow up.

[@4rxb]

God does not decree natural disasters but only permits them to happen .

[@chriswaldron2617]

Intelligent?! You’ve got to be kidding yourself! Guess you’re a MAGA

[@irafa2]

This is how you do it people. I’m from PR also and my fam used to own a wooden house and we did this for hurricane Georges in 98…the little house survived it while others got destroyed. ❤

[@tropiginger]

Exactly, I didn't get why the americans were making fun of him. We tied down our house in Georges and it saved our house while other similar homes were torn apart.

[@cmclaren7]

Good to know.

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

​​@@tropiginger because some of us remember Andrew and Katrina and I mean absolutely no shade when I say that.. New Orleans still ain't the same. I'll never underestimate the power of nature

[@luigivincenz3843]

I've never seen this idea before until now. If it worked for you guys in PR, why not? I travel to the Philippines for many years even went thru a Signal 4 (the highest which means pray and GTFO of there level) typhoon many years ago , and this strap things should work.

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@tropiginger I don't see anyone making fun of him here...

[@scottfarmer8758]

Did tying house down work?

[@v.solomon7967]

I love how most of you all, as his fellow Americans, wish him and his family well instead of the typical negative comment campaign. Truly admirable!! Let us all pray for those facing this catastrophic season in Florida.

[@diahegge5395]

He’s amazing! He’s got something to teach some of us lazy Americans

[@hilaryjlittle]

He wants the same dream as us and I can tell he’s worked hard to do so ❤

[@nthgth]

The man's a visionary and a credit to the positive aspects of being American

[@sdtrekkiegirl]

Building codes in Puerto Rico and Florida are much different. Guess we will see what happens

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

I was going to say it is silly until they said the rebar is buried 8 feet deep with concrete. I'd give his house a good chance of making it.

[@indigocheetah4172]

I'm watching from Australia. Kudos to the gentleman who has put a lot of thought and ingenuity to save his home. I hope all goes well for him and for the people facing the hurricane.

[@sfsf6768]

Wow! Australia! That’s amazing! Do you want a cookie?

[@indigocheetah4172]

@@sfsf6768 not really, thanks.

[@BearPig]

@@sfsf6768how does being miserable feel

[@conormcmenemie5126]

A house on stilts, perhaps. A house designed in a wind tunnel to avoid doing this kind of stuff from the start.

[@davidcosta2244]

​@@conormcmenemie5126 The hotels,band condos on Clearwater Beach don't have closed first floors in order to have surf pass through.

[@needsmoreboosters4264]

You know, if it works, it works. Ingenuity is a beautiful thing. I hope it does work for them.

[@trehs98]

Is it still standing? Update please.

[@bruceleecr7729]

It's better than just sitting down and hoping nothing happens. I really hope he ends up not needing it and everyone and everything they worked so hard for stays safe. Respect to this man!!

[@MrResin-xk2mf]

Dude, it’s simply bad when people have to strap their house to the ground like it’s a couch in the bed in their truck

[@Abi-kk4nl]

​@@MrResin-xk2mfI know, this is blowing my mind. They think the likelihood of their house being swept up is so likely they'll strap it down.

[@leelarambaran]

I pray almight father .grant you guys ther blessing and mercy you all needed i feel that in my heart .i just a sleep .wake up again to check.for .❤😂

[@normalperson9646]

You mean prayer emojis don't work???

[@Keaweahe]

​@@Abi-kk4nlWhat do you do to your house before disasters?

[@BeautifulKoinonia]

A man has been doing this in Jamaica since 1988 (hurricane Gilbert). He did it recently with hurricane Beryl and not a window or shingle lost. Praying this man isn’t overcome by flood waters.

[@LRey85]

He’s inland so he’s probably safe from that.

[@DianeDriver1]

WOW!

[@BeautifulKoinonia]

@@LRey85 True but look at TN and NC recently. I’m just hoping folks remain as safe as can be. Natural disasters are no joke to experience.

[@SMsizzle]

Honestly, not the worst idea I’ve ever seen. Good job guys!

[@juliuscaesart]

Well this beats the flex seal on windows…

[@treymccorkle5582]

They literally do this on the islands, how is not the worst idea like it’s skeptical to you? They have been doing this for decades..

[@gigi4life423]

Why is there NO updates on this?

[@Hakzodbwnzo]

Because it didn't work.

[@joemontano71]

Now this is what I call American ingenuity !!! We’re all rooting for you, my friend!

[@roybatty4687]

Only American stupidity thinks this is ingenuity.

[@asdf17969]

​@@Beetcastwhich is a US territory

[@dus10dnd]

No, it is stupid. He crushed the ridge vents and all of the rain will just be pouring inside the roof destroying everything in the house.

[@prestonbozeman3405]

Is anyone gonna tell him?

[@ChubbyLongfellow]

He's a U.S. citizen!

[@mpat100]

Blessings for this man; I hope his home stays intact.

[@Ahtaht227]

Love the positivity and cheering this family on more of this! Prayers for Florida

[@Championsonlyfutbol]

Did the house survive

[@Hvolane]

I wish him all the luck in the world! I hope y'all stay safe fellow Floridians. Love from Texas

[@jst.martin2180]

Also…love from Washington State!

[@catherinec2967]

Please do an update!

[@I_Queen_Aries_I]

Bless him. Hope his house will still be there 🙏

[@sombertownds149]

It is

[@Jordan-_--gn4nn]

@@sombertownds149 🧢

[@ZMiiKLLUP]

It worked

[@chkn_boy]

@@ZMiiKLLUPsource please 🙏 I need to see just how amazing this tech is 😂

[@BigDsGaming2022]

The 50 foot high storm surge washed it away .

[@dinokejs34]

I want to know what happend! Does anyone know how it went?

[@Shadowman1243]

I gotta have a follow up on this. I also pray for the family’s safety and the rest of Florida.

[@eleuteriodiaz3653]

No kidding on the follow up. Note recorded wind speed and such. Pray everyone gets through this storm safely.

[@joshuatree3106]

In agreement with you bro in Jesus Mighty Name amen

[@ChilaRosado]

Amen

[@annlouise4430]

Coming into agreement with you dear brother, in Jesus Name🙏♥️🕊️

[@C2B1303]

Gods hurricane no doubt 😮

[@jameson6537]

He clearly knows what he’s doing and has lived experience from storms in Puerto Rico. More power to that family!!

[@cormaro13]

😂 only idiots think that , yall keep forgetting about the other houses not strap down that can easily negate that 😂

[@godsqueen9437]

@@jameson6537 yea, he's experienced. Once you made it through one category5 you've lived through them all

[@SleepyUncleSam]

He damaged the ridge cap with the straps, it gonna leak

[@Giambis]

I’ll give you my word no he does not know what he’s doing. He is speculating that this will work (it is impossible to work) and just doesn’t know any better. The applied force for a 100 mph wind per square foot is 75 pounds of applied force. That times 3000 ft.² and that is over 225,000 pounds of pressure up drafting to the eaves of that roof to rip it off. That is the weight of 37 Chevrolet Tahoe’s. Depending on how the wind is blowing and from what specific direction will dictate if that roof stays on plain and simple. The only deciding factor for that surviving is that alone.

[@Giambis]

@@godsqueen9437 That depends. A category five hurricane may affect my house differently versus the way it affects yours being 10 blocks away.

[@vickitm]

I saw someone making fun of this online - it’s turned into a meme. But after you listen to them and how they did it. It’s actually smart! Will be interesting to see after the storm! Please do an update. Stay safe everyone!

[@gregsmith1875]

​@MattDamon-n7gHey guys, this guy knows what he's talking about! Definitely not some loser trash nobody who will probably never own his own home. Definitely not.

[@haf2567]

​@@gregsmith1875 hey thank you don't blame him just another want to be scientist.

[@CDJNineteen83]

If he doesn't have good hurricane ties holding his rafters down, this could make a difference if the conditions are just bad enough.

[@Chemically_Induced]

What's to make fun of? Most hurricane rated homes and structures have the roof strapped down too. They just do it internally.

[@Travis.Bickle..]

No one gonna be laughing if this man’s house is the only one in the neighborhood that didn’t have its roof blown off.

[@theprayerwarriorandhealer]

This is an amazing story about human resilience! I hope with all my heart that his house stays intact! Please follow up on this! Praying for all ♥️♥️♥️

[@emergencyfood3568]

Tying down his roof isn't going to prevent much damage if the storm surge reaches 5+ feet and the entire house becomes a swimming pool. Also, the fact that he secured the strap ends so far from the roof edge shows he doesn't understand physics. Their excessive length is going to magnify the force they experience if the wind tries to lift the roof. He should've made them as short as possible by running them straight down from the roof edge at a 90 degree angle. Even worse, the straps being fixed out in the open leaves them completely exposed and vulnerable to being severed by flying debris. What's going to restrain the roof then? He worked hard, but he definitely didn't work smart. All he did was expend effort on an ineffective, poorly thought out and executed countermeasure and show others what not to do.

[@TheDog_Chef]

Kudos to him! I doesn't hurt to try!!!

[@WorthyIsTheLamb-rm4pd]

That's the first thing I thought too... It won't hurt a thing to try. I hope it works out for them.

[@meganh7742]

Exactly! Now I’m really invested to see how his house fairs. Hope I can see an update somewhere afterwards!

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

"doesn't hurt" Until it doesn't work, and people get flooded, hurt, and croak

[@kasiainwonderland]

As I always say. Can't win if you don't play! I am hoping this works!!

[@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88]

​@@Bfkcjscbsnjc we all gotta go someday. And if it's his time then he's going out on his own terms. And some parts of Florida are more prone to flooding than others. If he's far enough inland to avoid the storm surge and he knows what to expect from past experiences, he should be fine. Best of luck to him! He knows this is better than relying on the insurance companies.

[@lepuga]

Can’t wait to see the results

[@kaleidoscopesthirdeyevizions]

I'm curious also

[@grantmourning189]

He was left strapped for extra cash but not in debt! Haha. Smart dude!!!

[@untoldexplorer7680]

The other house were swept away but his house stands

[@partlycloudy5049]

deep down we all want this to work.

[@anonymouse9833]

@@untoldexplorer7680 we don't know that yet, Milton just barely made landfall

[@fbbWaddell]

We need an update!!!

[@chucklaw1955]

My hat's off to him. I hope it works well for him. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lisbethhoff-seaver2173]

This man is thinking outside the box and getting creative! It's wonderful and I hope it works! I hope you and your family are safe, sir. Please keep us posted!!

[@srf2112]

That's intelligence and courage. I salute you sir.

[@paulinecallahan6888]

Would like a follow-up on this story

[@BigKandRtv]

I admire the inventiveness. Hopefully it will make a big difference.

[@buster5661]

Nah, those hooks will break before the house takes off

[@seeharvester]

It won't. The entire roof framing should have been secured with hurricane ties when it was built. Being he's in Orlando, well inland from the brunt of any storm, this is most likely a waste of money. Even if the winds get strong enough, they will more likely blow all the shingles off and the house will be trashed from the water damage anyhow. That said, it would be effective possibly in a tornado for saving the entire roof from taking off. Maybe.

[@C2B1303]

Engineering ignorance goes a long way 😢

[@BigKandRtv]

@@C2B1303 How badly do you want people to think you are smart?

[@janetbrowning9089]

If it works, everyone will be wanting to do the same thing!! Bravo...smart homeowner!!

[@coreydx8602]

It has to "Actually Work" to be successful. If it doesn't, you probably just ripped your house to shreds.

[@davebryant8050]

99% of Americans are too lazy and entitled to do that much work.

[@DumbassPlumber]

Till this day my grandmas house has permanent metal straps Doesn’t look as flashy as this but it works

[@jeremys5904]

I can see this becoming a business.

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@jeremys5904 yes, if it works for sure!!

[@juzoli]

Some people think it stupid. But if the ground connection is strong, this actually helps a lot.

[@astecheee1519]

8 ft deep concrete pylons are pretty darn good.

[@daowonimdee]

Anyone who thinks this is stupid is a shill who thinks FEMA will be there to save them every time something happens.

[@TheKeeperMD]

Hurricane straps on the rafters which can be installed after the fact for probably the same amount of money do a way better job of not damaging the roof you’re trying to save, look at the straps he bent the top edge of the roof

[@ALT_RIGHT]

​@@TheKeeperMD dude stfu.. he is trying to save his house. Leave him alone.

[@stown308]

​@@TheKeeperMDinsurance will deny the claim stating he is liable for the damaged roof. Mark my words

[@eviewesner]

Where's the update? Wondering how he fared

[@PaulWillsonscot]

Yea

[@TeresaColorado-cy1cg]

I pray this works for this gentleman ❤

[@Richard_Z8600]

If prayer worked he wouldn’t need to strap his house down. This is why humans do these thing because deep down even the most ardent believers know god isn’t real.

[@enough1494]

It will!!!

[@BrianNewton-qd4gn]

@@Richard_Z8600 Study DNA for 20 minutes…then tell us you originated from nothing. 😂

[@mattgleason2617]

God helps those who help themselves.

[@electricfil]

​@@Richard_Z8600reminds me of Noah

[@robertpesa4157]

This is the Florida Man America needs!

[@AnneAlready]

Probably not going to work for some of the McMansions but modest homes like his - lets hope so! 🙏

[@kalka1l]

That’s because he’s from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@franklinbrandon5283]

F 'n Right 👍

[@M_SC]

@@AnneAlreadythat’s ok if those stupid things are rightsized

[@shodannadohs4045]

@@AnneAlready This is common in Puerto Rico. The ceiling of my house is strapped permanently and you can't see it unless you get to the roof directly. I thought you guys knew this already. It works cause three's different ways to strap a ceiling depending on structure. We've been doing this for decades.

[@787UrbanApparel]

Smart Dude !!! ... in Puerto Rico we did it like that , when I was kid . My grandpa show me . ❤❤❤😢😢😢 I miss the old man .

[@beauher7902]

How is it now?

[@lockeshop]

Brilliant! I've never seen this attempted before. Can't wait for episode 2 and I am praying for you and yours!

[@johnathanwroe2148]

It definitely can't hurt his chances. God bless you all down there ❤️

[@andrewwalley9589]

We are all rooting for you 🙌🏼

[@CinePresto]

Update: apparently as of yesterday the house survived and it paid off!

[@garcel1251]

My great grandmother always use to tell me “it’s not what you have it’s what you take care of” kudos to him he worked hard to get it and working hard to keep it

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

I'm going to take what your dear grandma said with me. Hope you don't mind.❤

[@garcel1251]

@@Ms9mmBeretta by all means

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

Thats a really profound quote from your great grandmother ❤ I appreciate you ​@@garcel1251

[@clorangeable]

I like your great grandmother. What a great perspective.

[@chevelle1]

🎯 That is so simple, yet so wise. I have a cookie cutter, 975 square ft brick ranch built in the 50’s. Family of 3. Many people have suggested my house is too small, I need to upgrade. Nonsense. I partially finished the basement and have other projects planned to maximize the space. So many ppl complain about housing prices, yet they expect a 2,000 sq ft house with 2.5 bath, as a starter home. Wind up having portions of their house they never even use. We need to go back to building the homes we used to build in the 50’s. And maximize the space.

[@Kamone111]

He ain’t playing with Milton

[@Darci3333]

Love this mans inventiveness and fortitude. I pray his home he and his family make it through this storm fine. Please follow up. God bless.❤❤❤

[@C2B1303]

Gods hurricane own it 😮

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

The house and the people survived. The Mirror (US and UK), The Daily Mail (UK) report: "To let fans know how the house had fared, Casares' daughter, SimplyUniqueSmiles93, a TikTok user, offered viewers a much-anticipated tour of the house. "The house, thankfully we’re good. There’s just a lot of leaves everywhere but everything is still intact. There’s a lot of affected areas near our home," she explained during a walkabout. "The home is intact. Not a single shingle nor tile has lifted from the roof. Everything is good. We’re not taking the straps off until hurricane is over!" she added."

[@mrt9781]

But did he give each strap a quick flick and say ….. “that’s not goin anywhere “ 😎👍

[@monicakiddo2897]

lol

[@huehuecoyotl2]

For him, probably more like, "Eso no se va pa' ningún lado."

[@sexygirlmax2019]

Mandatory part of the job

[@homerg2724]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brians2328]

You gotta wait an hour and re-check them, but yeah I'm sure he did!! 😂😂😂

[@cece8650]

PRAYERS and ADMIRATION

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I love it!!! Best prepared home i have ever seen. Even the car is covered. I hope it works for them.

[@JohnTHull]

It will absolutely help. I am a roof Consulant. My job involves inspecting and assessing damage to roofs as well as designing new roofs. Anything that can reduce the uplift, especially on the corners will help.

[@Noname-hb6pz]

Yeah but I feel like the execution could've been pulled off better with the roof design. Notice how they crushed some ridge vents, could calculate putting some solid curved plates to rest the straps on that cover the gap between boards at the ridge. Just hate that they caused damage just trying to secure it from later damage but love the setup.

[@carlameaders4352]

@@Noname-hb6pzonce this storm is over, and he evaluates his work, he may take your recommendation for the future.

[@kennethloki7011]

That roof is destroyed either way if they become necessary. If there's enough lift that those straps are needed, then that beam I'll be crushed in each of those spots. This isn't a thing for a reason, it doesn't work. I'm not saying it can't, just not like this. Need a much wider contact with the roof. That roof is already damaged and I doubt his insurance will cover it since it was self inflicted. Been through or on scene for every hurricane in Florida since andrew, and some out of state, have yet to see these attempts work without destroying the roof in the process. It'd be nice if it did though and I don't blame him for trying. But he's already paying for a new roof, he just doesn't know it yet.

[@stown308]

​@@kennethloki7011exactly insurance will deny the claim citing the straps caused previous damage.😂😂😂

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@kennethloki7011 the insurance won't cover it anyway looks older than 8 years. and he is probably doing what most of us are...going bare, saving our money plus the insurance premium and taking care of ourselves.

[@realityvlogger1016]

Saw a pic of this on twitter and youtube decided to recommend me the video it came from😭😭 i hope this family TRULY stay safe! Sending thoughts & prayers from texas!!🙏💙

[@AdrianJ-gv1pg]

Same thing happened to me and I’m in Australia. I saw it on fb though. That’s your proof that they want us to see what they show us. And hear… Becuase I showed the fellow workers around me. Again I’m in Australia. I don’t get USA news on my feed. We have no control of the feed you are shown on your phone.but Live with it or put your phone down.

[@MKPB-sy7dz]

In our hour of need, this great man and his daughter brought our country together in anticipation. The nation is rooting for you!

[@TheRealWattLife]

😂😂😂😂

[@saltysoltoon]

I’ve been reading a few articles with comments saying it worked! His daughter had posted an update on TikTok apparently but I can’t find it anywhere. Hope it did work out!

[@KTown_Painter]

This is true American ingenuity. I salute you brother and pray your home and family are safe.

[@IveInterpreter-nj7vl]

Puerto Rican ingenuity (from a fellow Puerto Rican)

[@13BulliTs]

This is so hilarious, maybe you should start building proper houses, just like we do in Europe. 😂

[@pinkiesue849]

Does Europe ever get hurricanes?

[@enriquethegreat7847]

​@@13BulliTs this house is in Florida where the building codes are set for houses to stand hurricanes. It is an older home so maybe the codes back then weren't as strict. But I would love to see how Europe will handle a few powerful hurricanes in 1 year (which is what happens in Florida)

[@KTown_Painter]

@IveInterpreter-nj7vl no. Once you become American citizen it's American over everything. Honor your heritage but understand we are all a part of the melting pot that is America, past and future, so take some pride in that. America first or not at all.

[@RawOlympia]

smart man! love this fam! may your home be safe, many blessings❤💯

[@seeharvester]

Smart? lol

[@OhgeeSupreme730]

This is the dumbest 💩 I’ve seen on the internet today

[@GO-cz7cl]

Yes. Because when the storm is over and the damage is done the government won't help you. Better safe then sorry.

[@lewislee9905]

​@@OhgeeSupreme730 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardcannon3470]

Only in Florida ​@@OhgeeSupreme730

[@top-notchfrenchiesofhousto6345]

Need a up date

[@katieme7165]

My Uncle Ben did the same many years ago. He had a Double wide. And he put the same sort of cables cemented into the ground. Bless this family and I hope that they make it through

[@cieloperdomo3939]

AND, did they survive?

[@ricky2152]

With great power. Comes great responsibility

[@bluegrassnnawoods8198]

i get my rice from him , great guy

[@johnduffin9425]

Was he any good at cooking rice??

[@katieme7165]

@@bluegrassnnawoods8198 hahaha! Not my Italian uncle. I am sure of that. I think pasta was the only thing my nana ever served

[@nelinav1396]

This man is completely amazing and innovative. Hope everything works out for them!

[@felixcat9318]

This is a very sound engineering solution! Whether the storm is more destructive than this solution is protective remains to be seen... I admire and respect this clever, inspirational man.

[@C2B1303]

So you took engineering 101 and passed, lol 😂

[@alicecastle825]

What happened after hurricane? How come you did not report?

[@markrussell.]

I'll say it, too: Come back after the storm, and good luck to this man and his family.

[@Freedbird]

Zeno of Citium would approve !

[@Gwaycee]

It survived.

[@dannyvestal299]

IT WORKED!!

[@barbaraarsenault1192]

Smart man. Ingenious, Best of luck to him and his family, and his house!

[@user-gk5id8gg1j]

Stupid

[@jim5148]

The straps might actually help if they were at the base of the house, instead of 50 feet away.

[@dus10dnd]

No, he is a moron. He just absolutely crushed his ridge vents and all of the rain is going to pour into his house.

[@Mericel1]

Love the positive comments ❤❤