The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

We spoke to a fire safety expert and weighed the pros and cons of cost, reliability and installation of hardwired smoke alarms versus battery-operated. Here’s everything you need to know.

But what happens if no one is home, and the alarm begins to blare? The place burns down into the ground without the owners knowing. So when [Martin] purchased a battery-powered smoke detector and ...

Sounds a loud 85-decibel alarm when smoke is detected - 3 long beeps with red LED light flashing in time, repeating. NEVER-CHANGE 10-YEAR BATTERY: No low battery chirps or battery changes for 10 ...

The Expert: Shawn Mahoney P.E. is an Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. in ...