We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

The importance of fire alarm systems cannot be overstated. From saving lives to protecting valuable property and equipment, fire alarm systems are a mainstay of all modern buildings. So much so that ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Always assume a sounding smoke alarm means there’s a fire and get to safety if need be. But what about when your smoke ...