Regularly Check These Items in Your Home to Stay Safe
Photo: Jason Finn (Shutterstock) Existence is precarious. There are so many ways the universe can ruin your day that it’s actually incredible any of us make it from morning to…
How to Stop False Smoke Alarms When You’re Cooking
Smoke detectors: Can’t cook with them, won’t survive a midnight blaze without them. If you spend any time in the kitchen, a food-triggered false alarm has probably happened to you.…
The Best Ways to Stop Your Smoke Detector From Going Off While Cooking
Smoke detectors are essential home safety fixtures, but some can be a bit overzealous—sounding their alarm if you leave your English muffin in the toaster a minute or two too…
Why Your Smoke Detector Is Still Beeping With New Batteries
Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors serve an important, potentially life-saving function, and should be located throughout every home. In addition to installing them in the right places, you should also…
All the Ways You’re Risking a House Fire (Without Realizing It)
According to the National Fire Protection Associations, there were 51% fewer home fires in the U.S. in 2020 than in 1980. That’s encouraging, but it’s just not good enough for…
Where You Install Smoke Detectors Really Matters
Photo: KANOWA (Shutterstock) 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…
Is Your Smoke Detector Good Enough?
Photo: Phonlamai Photo (Shutterstock) House fires are terrifying—they can go from spark to inferno in as little as thirty seconds. And yet, most of us don’t think all that often…
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Smoke Detectors
Photo: Charles Brutlag (Shutterstock) Smart smoke detectors are one of many smart technologies entering the market for homeowners. These modern smoke detectors have more safety features than traditional smoke detectors,…
Use Daylight Saving Time as a Reminder for Home Maintenance Tasks
Photo: Pexels (Shutterstock) Daylight Saving Time officially begins this weekend, in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 14. Clocks will be rolled forward an hour, which means, for next…