Invisible Backyard Storm Shelter: HOA-approved designs that vanish under turf; hidden storm bunker; HOA...

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Elena Stone

Invisible Backyard Storm Shelter

HOA-approved designs that vanish under turf; hidden storm bunker; HOA compliant; landscape integration;...

Elena Stone

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Telephasic Workshop, Ltd. Hawaii
19 June 2025

Emergency services; Self-help & personal development; Weather

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Imagine a storm-proof bunker that tucks beneath your lawn, meets the toughest HOA rules, and leaves your backyard looking like nothing ever happened.

Architect Elena Stone's Invisible Backyard Storm Shelter is the first complete guide to designing, permitting, and building a turf-covered safe room that disappears in plain sight. From navigating finicky HOA boards to rerouting sprinkler lines, every chapter is packed with schematics, material checklists, cost breakdowns, and color photos that walk you from first sketch to final inspection.

Key Benefits- HOA-Friendly Plans - sample proposal letters, by-law reference tables, and negotiation scripts that secure approval fast.

- Landscape Integration - step-by-step turf-overlay and hardscape tricks so the entry hatch visually melts into your lawn.

- Family-Sized Safety - modular floorplans for 2-10 people, vented for pets, with dual egress routes.

- Code-Compliant Engineering - load calculations, waterproofing layers, and FEMA-rated door specs translated for DIYers.

- Budget Control - scalable options from USD $6 k DIY kits to premium turnkey builds with smart-home monitoring.

Whether you battle tornado season in Oklahoma or hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, this handbook lets you protect your family without sacrificing curb appeal-or battling your HOA.

By: Elena Stone
Imprint: Telephasic Workshop, Ltd. Hawaii
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 839g
ISBN: 9781998545049
ISBN 10: 1998545040
Pages: 636
Publication Date: 19 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active