Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities As spring and summer approach, so does the threat of wildfire. You can get ahead of the curve by planning projects that harden your home against embers and increase the chance of it surviving during a wildfire. Home hardening is the process of preparing your home for wildfire embers by addressing its most vulnerable components and retrofitting them with fire-resistant building materials. How you prioritize home hardening projects may depend on your time and personal budget. Even if you can't do everything, anything you do to harden your home can increase its odds. Annual Maintenance