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 ...

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Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

Protect your home the right way. This tutorial shows how to hardwire a smoke and CO detector combo, including how to locate power from a circuit, connect neutral and hot wires, and attach the ...