Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

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 ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

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The Tulsa Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross and ONE Gas, kicked off “Project Life” on Friday. The goal is to prevent fire-related deaths through education and free smoke ...

Ensure the safety of your home by knowing how often you should replace smoke detectors. When's the last time you tested (or ...

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