The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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 ...

Q. I’ve been dutifully checking my smoke detectors with the “push to test’’ buttons for many years. I’m intrigued by the idea of testing them with actual smoke. I tried it with a match once, but the ...