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 ...

With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

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 ...

October and December, they said, and that 60% of those fires break out overnight — when a blaring smoke alarm could save ...

"Our concern is that a wave of smoke alarms in homes across Massachusetts won’t be reliable in the months ahead." ...

Replace smoke alarms after 10 years and CO alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually after 5, 7, or 10 years depending on make and model) Choose new smoke alarms from a well-known ...