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

October and December, they said, and that 60% of those fires break out overnight — when a blaring smoke alarm could save ...

“One of the most frustrating and heartbreaking events that we encounter is a fatal fire in a home with disabled smoke alarms, ...

"Our concern is that a wave of smoke alarms in homes across Massachusetts won’t be reliable in the months ahead." ...

Over 300,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide by the Home Shopping Network have been recalled because they may malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death ...

“Smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, but they have to be working in order to protect people,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “This ...

In the past three years the Brainerd Fire Department has reached over 60 residences, replaced several old and malfunctioning alarms and provided educational information to many individuals. The ...

Your newfound free time presents a perfect time to tackle some DIY projects. Just don't make the mistakes and take the shortcuts these homeowners have done.

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

A home on Green Bay's west side that was damaged by fire over the weekend had no working smoke detectors, officials said ...