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

The author has long advised readers to return old smoke alarms to manufacturers. Then he tried doing it himself.

My smoke detector makes a chirping noise. What's causing it? Most smoke detectors will produce a low chirping noise, signaling their batteries are getting low or that the unit itself needs replacing.

Similarly, when smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries chirp incessantly, flipping the disabling switch and mailing the devices back to the manufacturer is the proper way to handle this waste.

A mid-afternoon electrical fire Saturday damaged a house on the 1200 block of Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg — but the house remains habitable. No one was hurt, and the damage was almost entirely ...

With thoughtful controls and an attractive design, Coway’s new Airmega 350 is one of the best air purifiers we’ve tested.

Push the button and bear the piercing sound at least twice per year, advise experts who stress the importance of testing ...