Why are Mormon temples being renovated?

Mormons view their temples as "houses of the Lord," but even God's digs need makeovers from time to time.And come February, one of the faith's busiest temples — the Jordan River Temple in South Jordan — will shut down for more than 18 months for "extensive renovation."The LDS Church, by its own count, has 148 temples in operation across the globe. Twelve more are under construction, with announced plans for another 13, according to the church-run website mormontemples.org.Renovations