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With spring upon us, many residents and homeowners are ready to hit the hardware store and begin their big home improvement projects for the year. However, some people like to keep things simple and only work on minor improvements to their home.

Any home improvement project whether big or small could help develop your home and possibly save you some money in the long run. Here are a few simple home improvement ideas for the spring:

As a home-based small business owner, it's impossible to watch everything that goes on in your workplace 24/7, but surveillance technology is trying to help. Those who work from home can be on top of their workers, clients, customers and property with video surveillance cameras running in the interior of their home.

Some people simply cannot relax and enjoy themselves while on vacation because they're too worried about the security of their home. This isn't necessarily a bad thing because you should always ensure your home is completely secure when you leave for a vacation. However, once you finally make it to your destination, that's the time to leave your worries behind and enjoy yourself!

Whether your trip is set to last just a weekend or an entire month, you need to take additional precautions to make sure your home will be safe while you're away.

The snow has finally melted away and many residents now want to start planning barbecues, outdoor lounging and other evening events. With nice weather on its way, you want to make sure you make a great first impression on your guests as they enter your backyard or deck area.

To ensure your party is lasting as long as you want, you need to get a little creative with your outdoor lighting so you can keep decks, porches and walkways visible.

April is Autism Awareness Month. As we approach the final days of this month, we encourage everyone to continue raising awareness and to not let the end of April be the end of your efforts and support for those living with or affected by autism. 

According to National Autism Association (NAA), it is estimated that one out every 68 individuals has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and according to a 2012 study in Pediatrics, 49% of children with ASD have a tendency to wander from safe settings. Individuals with ASD are often attracted to water, yet have little to no sense of danger. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children with ASD.

The NAA is a parent-run organization committed to providing resources and support for families and children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. The NAA uses Jasco’s GE Branded Wireless Security Alarms for their Big Red Safety Box program. 

Mother's Day gifts under $50 that will simplify her life

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! (May 10th, just in case you weren’t sure). Finding a gift for that perfect woman who has always been there for you can seem like a daunting task at first. Especially for those moms who seem to either have everything already or have extremely picky taste. Worry not, finding a gift your mom will appreciate is easier than you might think.

Homeowners always look to increase security around their house, and one of the most efficient ways to accomplish this is through motion-sensor lights. Security systems can be extremely costly and a pain to control and keep up to date. However, there are other ways to bolster your home security without rigging your entire house with alarms.

Automatic lights can detect any certain movement in its range, which is a cost-effective way to add security and convenience to your home. Here are a few ways motion-sensor lights can benefit your home:

Typically, the majority of your home's cabinets are in the kitchen, which is an area that needs plenty of light sources to cook, clean, measure, cut and prep. Doing these things in the dark could lead to an overly salty dish due to using the wrong measuring cup, or even a trip to the emergency room for a sliced finger.

Instead, using LED under cabinet light fixtures could help you illuminate your stored items and everything from spices to coffee makers underneath the cabinet. Also, under cabinet lighting creates a soft even glow in your kitchen, instead of an overly bright illumination.

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.