Though not commonly used as firewood, ivy can sometimes end up in burn piles. Burning ivy releases smoke that irritates the ...

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 ...

When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're ...

Countertop gadgets that let you prepare smoked foods inside your home have thus far been imperfect or impractical. But they're getting closer. Devices that allow you to do a bit of smoking while ...

In the aftermath of January’s Los Angeles wildfires, researcher Elliott Gall got an email from someone who had returned home after evacuating. They wanted to know what to do with their mattresses, ...