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Fall is here – Let’s check your heat sources and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

With the changing of the seasons comes an opportunity to check in on our household heating units, wood stoves and fireplaces.
Seattle Times

How to replace wired smoke detectors — and prevent them from chirping

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...