You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

Q: I have several 10-year-old FireX hardwired smoke alarms in my home that I'd like to replace. The model has been discontinued and the adapter plug at the end of the wiring harness doesn't seem to ...