October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Rock Island Fire Department and Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) are holding ...

While house fires are a common occurrence, they do pose a significant risk during the cooler months of the year.

With the changing of the seasons comes an opportunity to check in on our household heating units, wood stoves and fireplaces.

A chirping smoke alarm often indicates a low battery. When it happens at night, it could be an environmental issue affecting ...

In 2022, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation on unanimous consent to make daylight standard time permanent ‒ and keep ...

When it comes to home maintenance, prevention is the best protection. Set up your home for success with our top upkeep tips.

A WOMAN has shared how she built her mum a tiny home in the bottom of her garden. Lauren Edge, from the UK, took to social ...

A safety label can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s why UL and ETL certification matters and how to verify it.

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

The American Red Cross signed up borderland residents for free smoke alarm installations. The Red Cross says a working smoke ...

One important caveat to keep in mind: the sensors used to detect carbon monoxide (CO) in the home degrade after 7 years. That ...