It's hard to imagine any house withstanding the force of the tornadoes that hit Atlanta, Georgia last week. Fortunately, there are some steps builders and designers can take to help protect homes from high winds and blowing debris. For tips, resources, diagrams, and instructions, see: How to build or remodel your home to withstand storm-force winds >>

^{Photo: A tornado with 130-mph winds brought devastation to Atlanta, Georgia on March 14, 2008. © Gavin Averill / Getty Images}