A house lies toppled off its stilts after the passage of Hurricane Milton, in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida.AP Photo/Rebecca BlackwellPhotos from Hurricanes Helene and Milton show some homes standing despite destruction next door.Garage doors, windows, and roofs can make or break a house being battered by powerful winds.A few key upgrades and DIY projects can save a home from hurricane winds and tornadoes.Hurricanes Helene and Milton have carved trails of devastation through the US Southeast.But photos show some homes are still standing in rubble-strewn neighborhoods, and there are lessons to learn from them.Satellite images show areas where entire blocks appear flattened after Hurricanes Helene and Milton — except some houses still stand.Keaton Beach is just a 30-minute drive south from where Hurricane Helene made landfall.