Test and check carbon monoxide detectors, too. In fact, use the occasion to do a full-house safety check — alarm systems, video doorbells, radon mitigation systems … you get the idea.

Your easy guide for testing any type of smoke detector at home, from smart and wireless to traditional and wired.

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 ...

Smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarms come in many sizes, prices, some even with “smart” features, and are readily available at your local hardware and building supply stores.

The best smoke & carbon monoxide detectors for your home According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 Americans die from accidental CO poisoning every year and more ...

If your smoke detector uses 10-year batteries, the whole alarm will need to be replaced when it starts chirping. This year, daylight savings time lasts from March 9 to November 2.

While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's important to make sure yours is functioning properly so your home is always safe should a fire break out. The good news is that if you ...