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 ...

Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

I’m a freelance writer, podcaster, part-time teacher, and occasional movie extra. I love to spend time with my family, travel, try new foods, and have interesting life experiences. Every year, more ...

Everyone's well aware of how important smoke detectors are, but there's another early-warning system every home should have. Carbon monoxide can be a real problem and it's called the "silent killer" ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

Though the winter has been mild for many in our region over the last several days, we have entered a season during which we have even more reasons to be cautious about how we heat and light our homes.

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

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 ...

To help you choose a detector you can depend on, we recently tested models from a range of brands, including Forensics ...

MOLINE, Ill. — Every year, hundreds of people die or are hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to lower those numbers, ...

A:The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2007. All newly constructed single family and multifamily dwelling units for which building permits were issued on or after Jan. 1, 2007, need to be protected by CO ...

A western Wisconsin man is urging everyone to install a carbon monoxide detector in their homes after the colorless, tasteless and odorless gas known as the “invisible killer” took the life of his ...