The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country ...

An alarm that warns of smoke and carbon monoxide is, fundamentally, a kind of super-sensitive sensor. It monitors the air particles and gas concentrations to sniff out fires or leaks early. With WiFi ...