The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Winter quietly raises the stakes for every smoke detector in your home, just as you spend more time indoors with heaters running and windows sealed. The season’s dry air, temperature swings, and ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Forensics Detectors Travel CO Detector Portable smoke ...

With the devastating news out of St. Paul about a home fire where four children age five and under died, one child is awake, and one child and the mother remain unconscious, it makes you examine what ...

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has revealed their top picks to help keep your family and belongings safe. Stream ...

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Nov. 3 marks the end of daylight saving time, and Americans will turn back their clocks as they "fall back" to standard time. The American Red Cross said the beginning and end of ...