ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — If a fire breaks out in your house, seconds matter. That's why most of us have smoke detectors to alert us. But did you know there are two different kinds? St. Tammany Fire ...

MENTOR, Ohio — We all know how important smoke detectors are but do you know not all are the same? There are two main types – ionization and photoelectric – they each detect smoke and fire differently ...

Researchers in Seattle say that photoelectric smoke alarms are more likely to continue working than the more-common ionization alarms. Their study found the ionizing detectors were more prone to ...

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 and working. These invaluable devices can help to protect you and your ...

Cooking is the leading trigger for home fire alarms, yet the device you rely on to protect your family can become so annoying near the kitchen that you are tempted to silence it or take it down. The ...

Your easy guide for testing any type of smoke detector at home, from smart and wireless to traditional and wired. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

I'm all about cutting costs where I can, like on a fun DIY decor or organizing project, but when it comes to replacing or fixing things in my home that keep my family safe, I never cut corners.