Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a ...

Everybody should have a few smoke alarms in their house, and everyone should go check the battery in their smoke alarm right now. That said, there are a few downsides to the traditional smoke alarm.

As for the specifics of a smoke alarm’s location within a room, there are actually quite a few areas to avoid. First Alert’s FAQ states, “Install smoke alarms at least 20 feet from ...

which means you won’t need a professional to hard-wire it. It can also be interconnected so if one alarm sounds off, the others will follow. The battery-powered Kidde i9070 smoke detector also ...

While the Mountain and now Franklin fires are a good reminder to keep the grounds around your home free of combustibles, state fire authority CalFire also says don’t forget the inside. We are talking ...