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We live in a world of mobile devices and rapid technological innovation - but even in this sleek modern era, one holdover of an increasingly distant past strangles efficiency: Cords and standard plug-in outlets for recharges. 

Whether you have a little one with knack to learn an instrument or you are a seasoned musician yourself, you might be considering changing a spare room into a music space. Even with neighbors and concerns of being too noisy in your own home, there are ways to dampen the sound and set up a music room.

Paying for time in a music space often rushes musicians as they feel the need to get the most out of their paid time. However, with some creative home electrical additions and a few add-ons, you will be able to play nearly whenever you want.

Here are a few tips to help you transform your spare room into a music studio:

The camping season is nearing as winter finally slips away, but do you have all the right gear and camping supplies to ensure your trip is a successful one?

A lot you have probably tried to set up a universal remote at some point in your life, only to be discouraged that it doesn't connect all of your devices. With home entertainment centers growing, and new electronics and streaming systems available on the market, you likely want a device that will actually control everything you own.

If you're like most people, the space behind your television is like a giant, disorderly yarn ball of cords, wires and cables. When you purchase a new device for your home entertainment center, you're excited and eager to hook it up until you see the mess of cords. There are several options to make it easier to install new gadgets or electronics to your space without digging through cables to find an open electrical socket on your surge protector.

In the past, it was beneficial to have cable, home phone and Internet all bundled into one bill. Nowadays, practically everyone has a cell phone and the savings aren't as big as they used to be. This has numerous people in both young and older generations ditching cable and moving toward cordless entertainment.

Lighting is a central aspect to a home's decor and functionality. Yet it's also just as large a concern for a homeowner's budget. While gas prices have gone down, electricity is no cheaper, and many consumers have become more eco-friendly to get more energy savings as they reconsider their approach to lighting with new products on the market.

Anyone could pick incandescent bulbs out of a lineup, but increasingly, their presence in the market is becoming rarer. Legislation and manufacturers have phase out production of such bulbs, and what's left is only what stores have on shelves and in the stockroom. In these bulbs' place, a new generation of lighting products have ascended.

Homeowners are starting to see a lot more energy-efficient appliances around the house thanks to new technology. According to The Wall Street Journal, in the past, older refrigerators used roughly 1,200 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, while new energy-efficient models use closer to 400 kilowatt-hours per year. Higher energy costs have forced homeowners into a balancing act to find the best ways to save on their energy bills.

Usually, consumers are forced to choose between product functionality and aesthetic appeal. But when it comes to decor for rooms that children use, consumers never have to weigh one feature over the other with Jasco Projectables® night lights.

Surge protectors come in various styles, shapes and sizes. Most people use them for high electrical volume areas such as around a television entertainment center or by an office desk. Most people have some variation of a surge protection in their home, but they might not realize the piece of equipment they have is not fully protecting their devices.