Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a warning that the device itself is no longer trustworthy, even if it still ...

Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...

LANCASTER - When Charlotte Tipton's smoke alarm started going off, she assumed the battery was old. Instead, she discovered it was the alarm itself that was out of date. "It's kind of scary when the ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s annoying when your home’s smoke detector goes off just because it sensed your cooking. But, disabling a chirping or sounding alarm can be risky. Consumer Reports says you should ...

My inability to handle even the most insignificant do-it-yourself tasks on the first try is quite frustrating.

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

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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 ...

Who says smoke detectors can't be as fun as they are functional? This adorable bird-shaped product called Chick-a-Dee adds a bit of charm to your home while keeping you safe at the same time. Modeled ...