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L’eau du Bain—the Francophone theatre collective founded by artistic director Anne-Marie Ouellet, lighting designer Nancy Bussières, and sound designer Thomas Sinou—has put on seven works ...

Whether you’re dealing with smoke from wildfires, cooking or cigarettes, the right air purifier can make a significant difference in your home. The best air purifiers for smoke are effective at ...

“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

5. Connect the smoke detector. 6. Test the smoke detector by pressing the "Test" button. It should make a loud sound that can be easily heard in the general vicinity. Wired smoke alarms may ...

Fortunately, if you already have non-smart smoke detectors in your home, the least expensive route to take is to use a smart speaker to listen for the sound of a smoke alarm. If you have one of ...