Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's the one noise, it never fails, it only seems to happen at like 2 AM and you can't ignore it. What it is? It's the sound of the smoke alarm battery dying. It seems to always ...