With the changing of the seasons comes an opportunity to check in on our household heating units, wood stoves and fireplaces.

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The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

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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 ...

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 ...

October and December, they said, and that 60% of those fires break out overnight — when a blaring smoke alarm could save ...