All this week, we'll hear how people have been faring lately. We begin with a look at the building industry - an area that's been one of the hardest hit by the downturn.

VPR looks at how the economy is affecting the lives of Vermonters in the special series, "Hitting Home".

This ongoing VPR series that looks at how the economy is affecting the lives of Vermonters returns for an update beginning August 3rd.