Back in 2011, Nest did the impossible: It made thermostats sexy. Apple veterans Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers applied their iPod-designing expertise to the largely utilitarian world of home-climate ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you tested your smoke detector alarm lately? You pushed the button, the alarm sounded and everything was OK. But are you sure? Manufacturers and fire-safety experts say if your unit is 10 or more ...

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 ...

A SHOCKING report found that some smoke alarms take almost ten minutes to go off putting lives at risk. But do you know how to safely fit a working smoke or carbon dioxide in your home? Here’s ...

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 ...