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 ...

Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...

When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, ...

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

My inability to handle even the most insignificant do-it-yourself tasks on the first try is quite frustrating.