The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

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

According to our home maintenance experts, now, in October, is the perfect time to do so, particularly during fire prevention ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

Which smoke detector is best? Smoke detectors are crucial to the safety of any home. Therefore, making the right choice of smoke detectors is critical to keeping your home protected. Whether you’re ...

Smoke detectors save lives in emergencies. However, false alarms occur frequently - for example, due to excessive steam in the kitchen or low batteries. What should you do when the smoke detector ...

A safety label can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s why UL and ETL certification matters and how to verify ...

The American Red Cross of Central and Eastern Oregon is urging residents to take fire safety seriously during Fire Prevention ...