The best smoke detectors quickly and reliably detect fire and carbon monoxide to alert you to potential danger. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty of hardwired and battery-powered smoke ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...

Q. I’ve been dutifully checking my smoke detectors with the “push to test’’ buttons for many years. I’m intrigued by the idea of testing them with actual smoke. I tried it with a match once, but the ...

Indianapolis - Will the smoke detectors in your home actually detect smoke? Before you answer, read what 13 Investigates has discovered. Our demonstration stunned the state fire marshal and provides ...