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

A woman, who was one of three people who had been reported missing at a southwest Houston apartment complex during a large ...

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

Living alone offers freedom and quiet, but it comes with a long list of oddly specific inconveniences nobody warns you about.

Batteries power nearly everything in a modern home. They keep the smoke detectors chirping, the remote controls clicking, and ...

Beeping from a smoke alarm abruptly woke Matt Privratsky. Down in the garage, he found a single e-bike battery on a metal ...

Sleep deprivation has a profound effect on me. So, when the dog returned home, I crawled into bed early only to be awakened ...

Earlier this week, I delivered a Scrooge-like rant against Paul McCartney’s rubbish “Wonderful Christmastime,” naming it the ...

Many fires happen during the winter months. Firefighters told us there have been 33 fires in Fayetteville since the beginning ...

As the holiday season approaches, so does the annual debate over festive music. While many cherish the joy that Christmas songs bring, some tunes are often met with disdain. Recently, the Globe ...

You settle in under the duvet and get all warm and cozy, your eyes begin to feel heavy, and gradually you start to drift off ...

Keeping your home clean and safe goes beyond regular tidying and visible cleaning. There are everyday items around your house ...