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

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 ...

Buildings are evolving into sophisticated networks of electric and electronic systems to help reach net-zero climate change goals. Figure 1 illustrates the categories of electrical and electronic ...

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 ...