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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone's well aware of how important smoke detectors are, but there's another early-warning system every home should have.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A water-leak detector is a relatively inexpensive device that alerts you to—you guessed it—a leak in your ...

The changing of the seasons means it’s time to turn on the heat. Autumn and winter bring with them the promise of hot chocolate, cozy nights around the fireplace, and your annual Christmas movie binge ...

A water-leak detector is a relatively inexpensive device that alerts you to—you guessed it—a leak in your home. Similar to smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, the most basic options cost $50 ...

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that poses a significant health risk if not properly monitored in your home. Luckily, there are several smart radon detectors available that can help you keep track ...

DAR volunteers Linda Bauer at left and Pam McAllister at right ask Connie Hiltz questions related to fire safety Saturday morning, Jan. 14, during a smoke detector installation in Farmington. Hiltz ...