When it comes to one area of fire prevention, smoke alarms, placements, and batteries are some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to being notified of a fire in a home. Experts recommend ...

An expert shares the best spots to put a smoke detector in your home to ensure your household is safe in the event of a fire. Installing a smoke detector is crucial to maintaining a safe home ...

Kitchen smoke alarms are supposed to protect you from the leading cause of home fires, not punish you every time you sear a steak. Yet one common placement mistake virtually guarantees nuisance alarms ...

Keeping your home and family safe from fire and carbon monoxide hazards starts with proper detection. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential tools that save lives by providing early ...

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Daylight saving time is around the corner, Nov. 4 this year, and once upon a time the rule of thumb was: Change your clock; change your smoke detector battery. But these days, thanks to more and more ...