Firefighters across Green Country want to make sure everyone has a working smoke detector in their home. They say they are concerned with how many people are not aware smoke detectors can expire and ...

Since smoke detectors should be replaced every eight years or so, I found it helpful to put a piece of masking tape or a label on the bottom when installing new ones. I write "smoke detector installed ...

A maintenance worker threw caution to the wind—literally—when he threw a faulty smoke detector that wouldn’t stop going off in a tenant’s home. The surprising moment was captured on doorbell camera ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

In an emergency situation, a smoke detector's alarm could save your life, but regular maintenance to smoke detectors is a critical step in ensuring your safety. To insure people are keeping up with ...

The Arlington, Virginia fire department has a few tips for keeping those smoke alarms in good working order: Test smoke alarms once a month by pushing the "test button. Install new batteries at least ...

You can ensure personal safety and peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones by regularly maintaining home devices. Whether you are a homeowner, renter or just temporarily staying in a space, ...

Dear Heloise: Since SMOKE DETECTORS should be replaced every eight years or so, I found it helpful to put a piece of masking tape or a label on the bottom when installing new ones. I write “smoke ...

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 ...

The The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is accepting applications for grants to encourage behaviors that will improve ...