We've been in our house (bought new) for 12 years. This morning (5:40AM, everyone was asleep) our smoke detectors, of the wired whole-house variety that were installed when the house was built, ...

While wiring may have some similarities with access control technology, fire code compliance demands a different approach ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

Learn how to safely wire smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home with this step-by-step beginner’s guide. From choosing the right units to connecting them properly and meeting code, this ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

CHICAGO (CBS) --The new year will bring new laws, including one that means you might need to update your home smoke alarms. CBS 2's Shardaa gray on how to know if your detector needs replaced, and ...

Having smoke detectors with working batteries placed throughout your home is an important component of fire safety, but in order for them to be most effective, it also makes a difference where they’re ...