The best smoke detector can provide an important first line of defense from fire. We recently put the top smoke detectors to the test. See which ones performed best.

CR's testers say these models from First Alert and Kidde are great at protecting you and your loved ones from harmCR's ...

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.

Smoke alarms are lifesavers. However, it's never easy to pick the right one for your home, because there are so many smoke alarm brands on the market. Believe us, after reading this detailed guide, ...

Fire Prevention Week is here. The Mound firefighters and I, along with thousands of firefighters across North America, are visiting schools and other sites in the community teaching the basics of ...

What are the most important types of fire safety equipment for homes? Smoke Alarms: Your First Line of Defense A smoke alarm detects fire at its earliest stage, so it is a critical component of any ...

The last couple of days may not feel much like spring in Borderland, but we can see spring is nearing as we experience longer ...

A winter storm is making its way through the Commonwealth, and with wintry weather comes a higher risk for carbon monoxide ...

To plan for the next disaster, make a checklist with household needs and attach it to a bag of essential documents.

Having the most reliable smoke and carbon dioxide detector in your house is like you are proactively improving the protection of yourself and your family against fires. Therefore, it’s worth ...

New homebuyers should be sure to change the locks as well. Seamon recommended locks with a digital keypad. He suggested a brand that allows you to unlock your door with a fingerprint. "You can also ...

Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park was destroyed by a fire in 2017—but mostly recovered. It could be a model for Altadena and Pacific ...