Their picks include a portable ladder, emergency crank radio, and fire extinguisher. Regardless of where you live, the ...

So, how can you prepare your home ahead of time, and save yourself the expense and emotional distress of damage? Here, our ...

If the alarm is raised – for an intruder ... or even a loss of power or internet – the base station comes with a backup battery and SIM card. We would like to see a few more device options ...

If you can live without ... battery dies. Wi-Fi outages should not cause a lockout, as most Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks also feature Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for local app control as a backup.

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

Please keep in mind that many states require certain smoke detectors to be wired with battery backups. If your state doesn't have rules about exactly where to put smoke alarms, here's where to start.

The fire underscores the importance of having working smoke detectors in all homes, be they apartments or single-family houses. We’ve witnessed and reported on too many fires that claimed the ...

DECATUR — A Decatur family has been displaced after a Sunday afternoon fire did extensive damage to their home.

“They look a lot like CO2 detectors or smoke detectors, little cages around them,” he added. “And then outside there’s an alarm, like a light that flashes. And we match that up with a ...

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Seminole County fire crews and Red Cross workers gathered Saturday to install new smoke detectors for free in all the area's homes. Organizers said they planned to visit about 300 homes.