Sealing up leaks, putting in a waterproof slab in the cellar, and adding solar are some of the things Brooklynites are doing to green their homes.

The Medina City Council recognized Director of Public Safety Jason Nelson and approved the city’s application to the Love Local Storefronts grant at a meeting on Oct. 7.

Pricing for retractable awnings has evolved with new materials and smart technology that didn't exist just a few years ago.