give it a good cleaning. How do I clean a smoke detector? Smoke detectors will have instructions on how to clean the device in the user's manual, but there are a couple of easy fixes you can try ...

I put smoke detectors to the ultimate test -- by simulating real fire smoke in my own home -- so you don’t have to. Choosing the best smoke detector for 2025 is essential for home safety.

Have you ever noticed a blinking red light on one of your smoke detectors and wondered what it meant? Here are the different ...

Installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors can save your life. Fortunately, they’re inexpensive and easy to put in place. Basic smoke detectors cost as little as $15 and ...

As warm weather approaches, 80% of Americans plan to tackle spring cleaning tasks, according a survey by The American ...

Because I’ve read that in-home smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years, I have looked for replacements. But I’ve found just photoelectric detectors and photoelectric plus carbon ...

Learn more The best smoke detectors let you sleep easy knowing your home is protected from fire and carbon monoxide by a reliable, audible alarm. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty ...

This week's topic is one of those from an email question. A caller asked us about the location of their smoke detectors. They have high ceilings and can’t get on a ladder any longer to change ...

“We’ve known that birds are very sensitive to smoke for a long time. Think about canaries in the coal mine, right?” Shultz said. Caged birds were used as living carbon monoxide detectors ...