I've been preparing for an onslaught of undead hoardes for several years now and consider myself somewhat of an expert on the matter. El Pibe makes good suggestions. I would add barricading yourself upstairs and destroying the staircase as they're not the best climbers. For more information I suggest running to the shops and buying this:- http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Zombie-Survival-Guide-Protection/dp/071563318X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356017283&sr=8-1 Everything you need to know there!!!