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Home Week in Review: June 2 – 8

How’s your week going? Are you ready to relax and enjoy a leisurely Sunday or do you have plans (or lists) for today? Maybe take a little time to check out what we’ve been up to this week. Here are the past week’s articles at a glance: The Skull in the Backyard Don’t worry! It’s not quite as haunting as it might sound. Read more… Home Life: Truth in Clichés There are some statements or phrases that no matter how frequently they’re used or how long they’ve been around, just continue to hold true. We call them clichés, but there’s … Continue reading →

Home Improvement: What is Retrofitting?

Retrofitting is an important element of home improvement, especially when it comes to protecting older homes from damage, especially damage caused by the elements and weather events. The term “retro” generally refers to things of the past, so combined with the term “fitting” we can establish that it refers to fitting things in with items from the past. When it comes to home improvement, it essentially means adding new equipment or technology to previously built homes. Retrofitting is especially important for those older homes that are located in areas prone to severe weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding as … Continue reading →