In addition to smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, one weapon firefighters recommend—but few of us have at home—is an ...

The writers of the early 60's prime-time animated sitcom "The Jetsons" depicted a home that is still technologically advanced today. It is this futuristic image that many of us think of when we hear ...

Freezing pipes can burst, leading to some of the worst winter home disasters. Smart home tech is starting to find the ...

A twisted Michigan mother allegedly confessed to removing seven fire alarms from her home before torching it with her three children asleep inside, killing her 12-year-old daughter, according to cops.

There have been an overwhelming number of fires — and deaths from those fires — in Toronto and the GTA in the last few weeks that likely could have been avoided, according to the Toronto Fire ...

Nest Thermostat sales regularly shave cash off these pricey smart home accessories. That's perfect if you're kitting out your abode from scratch, but also great if you're replacing an older system ...

Looking for an alarm system to make you feel more secure? We've tested all the best professional and DIY home security systems to help you decide which is right to protect your family and property.

ADT's Self Setup Home Security system brings together the company's 24/7 monitoring service with Google's lineup of Nest cameras ... including door locks and smoke alarms. The system performed ...

Besides the doorbell, there are also Ring security cameras and alarm systems that you can set ... you could check out its competitor with these Google Nest deals or our more general roundup ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

As wildfires continue to affect communities across California, people not only need to remain vigilant about the threat of flames, but also the health risks posed by wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke ...