NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--If GE's current fire-detection research bears fruit, in the next three to five years GE's smoke alarms will be able to give more advanced warning of fires with pre-combustion alarms. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The American Red Cross partnered with the Okolona Fire Department and GE Appliances to install free smoke alarms for local families. According to a news release, volunteers ...

The new partnership between GE Appliances and Nest Labs means that your Wi-Fi-enabled oven will turn itself off if the Nest Protect detects smoke. Ashlee spent time as a newspaper reporter, AmeriCorps ...

WEBVTT ALL OF IT COULD SAVE A LIFE. WALK, KNOCK, REPEAT. >> IT'S AWESOME. IT'S AWESOME. THEY THINKING ABOUT SAVING LIVES. MORGAN: KIM FRANKLIN'S OKOLONA HOME ALREADY HAD A SMOKE DETECTOR. BUT NOW THE ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

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Adding smarts to smoke detection can feel like walking a treacherous path. Old-fashioned smoke detectors have served as a fine warning system for a long time. Yes, between false alarms and low-battery ...

Installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors can save your life. Fortunately, they’re inexpensive and easy to put in place. Basic smoke detectors cost as little as $15 and ...

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 ...

A doorknob cover can keep your curious toddler out of areas that may not be fully childproofed. Here are the most effective ones from our tests.

The start of the new year is the perfect time to double-check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed and working. These invaluable devices can help to protect you and your ...