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Tornado protection: Storm rooms June 4, 2011 1:41 pm TB

Article here.

I think one of my relatives back in Wisconsin has one of these built into his house as a small room.

  • I want one. I just have to figure out where to put it. I could actually make a ... by Eri 2011-06-04 19:07:24
    • One problem is it has to be mounted directly onto a concrete slab. This is probably why a lot ... by TB 2011-06-04 19:17:22
      • Actually, that's perfect for me. My house is built on a concrete slab so all they'd have to do ... by Eri 2011-06-04 22:45:28
        • It just has to be big enough to hold you and your cats, like the lady in the article. ... by TB 2011-06-05 14:13:54
          • Remember to glue down some carpet for the cats to hold onto (I recommend a good contact cement). And 2 litter ... by mcfly 2011-06-06 12:20:26

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