Battery-operated smoke alarms, on the other hand ... is also great for forgetful types who may not remember to routinely ...

Everybody should have a few smoke alarms in their house, and everyone should go check the battery in their smoke alarm right now. That said, there are a few downsides to the traditional smoke alarm.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of the home, including the basement. According to the NFPA, many ...

With the devastating news out of St. Paul about a home fire where four children age five and under died, one child is awake, and one child and the mother remain unconscious, it makes you examine ...

replace the battery as soon as possible if you experience a false alarm (and there is no fire), you can silence the alarm by pressing the same test button after 10 years, replace your smoke alarm ...