The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

My inability to handle even the most insignificant do-it-yourself tasks on the first try is quite frustrating.

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that ...

Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Smoke detectors were not functioning during a firework-related house fire on July Fourth near Buckner that killed two people and critically injured one, officials say, highlighting a danger officials ...

The National Fire Protection Association announced that “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!” is the theme for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, ...