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 and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...

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" ...

There are four Place smoke and CO detector models, purpose built for the kitchen, nursery, garage, and outside sleeping areas ...

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 ...

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

As you go about spring cleaning and remodeling projects around your home, do not forget about a new state law that went into effect on Feb. 1. It requires that carbon monoxide detectors be placed on ...

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 changing of the seasons means it’s time to turn on the heat. Autumn and winter bring with them the promise of hot chocolate, cozy nights around the fireplace, and your annual Christmas movie binge ...

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, ...

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 ...