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

Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says ...

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

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

"For the best protection, use combination smoke alarms that are interconnected throughout the home. These can be installed by ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a breaker flips or your cooking gets a little zesty. These detectors are vital, legally required security systems in residential homes ...

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.

Fire Prevention Week is here. The Mound firefighters and I, along with thousands of firefighters across North America, are visiting schools and other sites in the community teaching the basics of ...

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.

The best smoke detector you can buy is the X-Sense SC01 ... so you don't have to worry about changing the batteries or incessant chirping every few months. If the X-Sense is unavailable, we ...