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by Ashleigh Barry

azfamily.com

Posted on December 1, 2014 at 6:30 PM

Updated yesterday at 7:33 PM

PHOENIX -- Home security systems are flying off shelves at local electronics stores this holiday season. The Best Buy at 19th Street and Camelback Road has very little inventory left, after Black Friday shoppers cleaned off the shelves.

"They look very scarce right now," said Jon Coskun, who's shopping around for home surveillance kits. He says it didn't take long to realize that he wasn't alone, since the shelves are virtually empty in the surveillance aisle. "Security is very, very important. Safety is number one with everybody's concerns," he said.

Many say it's true, a tiny lens can bring safety, security and peace of mind. "Most people tell me they had some sort of traumatic break-in, and they need something specific," said Xavier Calderon, with the Best Buy Geek Squad. "They're looking for wireless devices that can connect to something that's wireless at the same time," he said.

Bryce Nelson was shopping for two kits, one for his Valley home and another so that he can monitor what's going on nearly two thousand miles away. "I do own a home in Minnesota, I'm back and forth, so it's kind of nice to be able to check places wherever I'm at and make sure everything is good," said Nelson.

Home surveillance systems are popping up all over neighborhoods. And while some residents try to keep them discreet, others make it very clear, posting signs to notify others that they are under constant watch.

But those warnings are not always a deterrent. Joann Wood recalls a recent conversation she had with a neighbor who has surveillance cameras. "She told us the other day that a bike was missing.They left their garage door open and they saw the person on the surveillance camera," Wood said.

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Homeowners are increasingly looking to technology for home security solutions, to save on heating and cooling costs and even to help them cook the perfect steak.

In fact, 46% of consumers recently surveyed by ERA Real Estate and HGTV said it was important for their current or next home to have smart home technology. And 51% of the 2,437 consumers polled said theyd consider installing smart home technology in their home to make it more appealing to future buyers.

Smart home technology often refers to a home that is connected using the Internet. Whether we are inside the house or 1,000 miles away from the house, we can control and monitor it, said Dave Pedigo, senior director of learning and emerging technologies for the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association.

A big reason smart home technology is becoming more mainstream: Theyre making things so user friendly, so its easy for people to adopt the technology, said Jon Ellen Snyder, a Montana real-estate broker with ERA Landmark in the Bozeman/Livingston area. It is also becoming more affordable, which helps in bringing it to the masses, she said.

Here are some of the top smart home technology products.

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Comet Bay Primary School handyman John Carter was named WA School Services Staff Member of the Year at the WA Education Awards. Picture: Elisia Seeber

The grass is greener at Comet Bay Primary School thanks to handyman and gardener John Carter.

Mr Carter was recognised for his tireless efforts to keep the school grounds immaculate at the WA Education Awards when he was named school services staff member of the year on Monday.

For the past eight years, Mr Carter has actively worked to enhance learning spaces around the school, ensuring the nature and sensory playgrounds are inviting and exciting for students.

Deputy principal Jacqueline Cooper said Mr Carter worked hard to establish high quality play areas for students and was deserving of the award.

Mrs Cooper said Mr Carter worked closely with the sustainability committee to turn two unused garden beds into vegetable gardens so students could learn lifelong skills about healthy living.

"The vegetable gardens and chicken yard bring great joy and excitement to the children who participate in the programs," she said.

On top of his usual duties, Mrs Cooper said Mr Carter used his love of gardening to provide pastoral care to students.

"John is a mentor and a support for students and is always willing to listen and show exceptional leadership... students will ask to help Mr Carter as a reward for their good behaviour - helping him is seen as a positive reward and an activity that many students aspire to," she said.

Improvements around the school, including a Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden, chicken yard, rejuvenation of the school oval and maintenance of the nature playgrounds, are credited to Mr Carter.

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Comet Bay Primary School handyman John Carter was named WA School Services Staff Member of the Year at the WA Education Awards. Picture: Elisia Seeber

The grass is greener at Comet Bay Primary School thanks to handyman and gardener John Carter.

Mr Carter was recognised for his tireless efforts to keep the school grounds immaculate at the WA Education Awards when he was named school services staff member of the year on Monday.

For the past eight years, Mr Carter has actively worked to enhance learning spaces around the school, ensuring the nature and sensory playgrounds are inviting and exciting for students.

Deputy principal Jacqueline Cooper said Mr Carter worked hard to establish high quality play areas for students and was deserving of the award.

Mrs Cooper said Mr Carter worked closely with the sustainability committee to turn two unused garden beds into vegetable gardens so students could learn lifelong skills about healthy living.

"The vegetable gardens and chicken yard bring great joy and excitement to the children who participate in the programs," she said.

On top of his usual duties, Mrs Cooper said Mr Carter used his love of gardening to provide pastoral care to students.

"John is a mentor and a support for students and is always willing to listen and show exceptional leadership... students will ask to help Mr Carter as a reward for their good behaviour - helping him is seen as a positive reward and an activity that many students aspire to," she said.

Improvements around the school, including a Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden, chicken yard, rejuvenation of the school oval and maintenance of the nature playgrounds, are credited to Mr Carter.

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