Having a reliable and efficient smoke detector in your home can be a lifesaver. Here are our top five recommendations.

Keeping one overlooked household device clean is essential for fire safety. A quick routine can keep your home protected without much effort.

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

HomeServe USA Editorial reports on back-to-school home maintenance tips, including flushing water heaters, testing alarms, ...

You’d think the worst part of owning a home would be something obvious — like exploding insurance premiums, or the HOA’s six-week inquisition over an “unauthorized” basketball hoop (glad we all ...

The London Fire Department (LFD) is taking a door-to-door approach to fire safety this summer, launching a new campaign aimed at making sure every home has a working smoke alarm. While the importance ...

Few home problems are as insidious as hidden water leaks: It's easy to miss them until there's widespread damage, and after-effects can include pricey mold problems. That's why I'm so glad there's a ...

The brick, cast-iron fronted structure dates to 1875, but like so many other buildings along North Howard Street, it has sat ...

These underrated smart gadgets may seem quirky, but users say they quietly solve daily hassles and prove more useful than ...

Give your lawn a strong send-off before it goes dormant. Fall is prime time for overseeding to fill in bare patches, applying a slow-release fertilizer to nourish roots, and planting bulbs that will ...

A dirty toaster oven smokes and makes it tough to see if your bagel is burning to a crisp. Follow our steps for the best way to clean your toaster oven and remove stains.

In an interview Wednesday, Anchorage Fire Mashall Brian Dean said he recommends tuning up your furnace, checking fluids, ...