Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

Last week, volunteers installed smoke alarms provided to residents of Oxnard by the American Red Cross and the Oxnard Fire Department. Calling the program “Sound the Alarm,” the new devices came with ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Push the button and bear the piercing sound at least twice per year, advise experts who stress the importance of testing smoke ...

You'd think the worst part of owning a home would be something obvious - like exploding insurance premiums, or the HOA's six-week inquisition over an "unauthorized" basketball hoop (glad we all ...