Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful ...

The devices are essential, and it’s well worth considering the newest models.

Editor’s Note: Fire Alarm 411 is a new regular column in Security Business dedicated to fire alarm contracting, code compliance and emerging fire & life safety technologies. When I transitioned into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

With daylight saving time beginning this weekend, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they ...

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of detector to each room, you turn your house into a network of early warnings ...

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.