Macbook no longer connects automatically with my home network

When i travel and return home, my macbook no longer will automatically join my home network. Is there a way to make the current network your on a 'trusted' network or a default network to join via airport?
thanks!

Have you tried adding your home wireless network as a "Preferred Network" in your MacBook's AirPort settings?
o System Preferences > Network > Show > AirPort

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