Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny, electrically charged particles that flow through the circuit and between ...

An expert shares the best spots to put a smoke detector in your home to ensure your household is safe in the event of a fire. Installing a smoke detector is crucial to maintaining a safe home ...