For homeowners, the home is the biggest investment one usually has. In today’s economy, hanging on to that investment and making the best of it is considered to be good practice. Rather than building a new home, many are looking to retrofit, or upgrade, their existing home, or to purchase fixer-uppers. For those who are considering making changes or upgrades in their homes are often looking for ways to make the home more comfortable and livable, while also looking for ways to trim the costs of maintenance and upkeep. Retrofitting green is a great way to go when considering changes to your home, not just because it is good for the environment, but that these changes often pay for themselves while providing for continued savings for the life of the upgrade. (more…)