Q. How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn’t stop even when we ...

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 ...

NEW YORK — Home security has come a long way from the days when hard-wired alarm systems were the only option for single-family homes or, in the case of apartment complexes, a security guard or two to ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- For some of you, one of the signs of spring may not be the friendly robin chirping outside your window, but the "chirping" smoke detector letting you know it's time to ...

Home security systems come in a variety of packages, from DIY security systems to professionally installed security systems. When you have so many to choose from, there’s a lot to consider: Do you ...

Homeowners call contractors when they need expertise. Unfortunately, not all contractors have the knowledge consumers expect of them, and it can turn into a homeowner headache years later. Jeff ...

QDEAR BARRY: The smoke alarm in my townhouse is wired to the electrical system and doesn't work. The fire insurance for the building is paid by the homeowners association. Does this make the ...

Anyone with with an old, dead home security system can give their wired sensors new life—but prepare to get into the weeds to set up a Konnected system. Homeowners with old, wired alarm systems often ...