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What Makes a Good Search and Rescue Dog?

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation is on a mission. They are rescuing dogs, training them to save lives, and sending them out to work with firefighters and other emergency workers. This is the search dog pledge: no one is left behind. Most candidates for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation come from shelters and breed-specific rescue groups. Dogs who are adopted by the SDF are guaranteed a lifetime of care — whether or not they work out as search and rescue dogs. Dogs that don’t complete the program are placed in loving forever homes. Active search dogs that retire … 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 →

Home Week in Review: March 17 – 23

Easter is this week, and we hope each of you has a wonderful day, however you celebrate it. For some it is a momentous, wondrous occasion, which it is for me, the day my Savior rose from the grave. For others it is a whimsical day filled with candy and fun. Others may simply enjoy a day off. Our best to everyone. We started and ended this week talking about Easter, beginning with A Few Last Minute Easter Ideas and ending with Easter Bunny Questions. In between, we covered several other topics, from decorating to disaster relief. The Art of … Continue reading →