Many house fires today, burn faster, hotter, and are deadlier than ever. That’s because many newer homes have open floor plans with fewer walls and doors, allowing the fire to travel faster and more ...

This smoke and carbon monoxide alarm not only includes an 85+ dB alarm, it also includes voice messages that say “Fire!” or ...

Kidde’s top-shelf smoke and CO detector works like a dream, but it’s pricey for a model that doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity and true smart home features. If you’re looking for a smoke detector with ...

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 ...

During residential inspections, my biggest challenge is getting electricians and contractors to accept that the “old” way of installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors is no longer ...

Is it mandatory to provide co2 alarms for your tenants? I thought smoke alarms were, but wasn’t sure about co2 nowadays. I’m going to buy the dual ones either way, but was wondering about whether it ...

About 10 years ago I had a NightHawk carbon monoxide detector and I really thought the alarm was 90 to 110 Db. I recall it going off once (or testing it, one of the two) and it was PAINFULLY loud. It ...