One "homes in on" as in a 'homing pigeon' or 'homing beacon'. One doesn't "hone in on." 'Hone' is what happens to skills or wits as they become more refined and sharper.
I honed my skills. (I sharpened them)
I homed in on my target. (I got closer to it)
While we're at it, let's stop saying, "We're going to have to start at ground zero" when we really mean "start at square one." 'Ground zero' is the center point or origin of the disaster. If you're planning a disaster, then yes, you'll want it to start at 'ground zero'. If you're project has gone awry, you'll want to start over at the beginning, at 'square one'.
/rant
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