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The bill will cut more than $2 billion in taxes but nearly 75% of it will come from eliminating the business rent tax.

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The best smart smoke detectors add a layer of connectivity to this essential device in your home. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

A hardwired detector with a 10-year battery may be the most reliable and best smoke detector for your home. It can still function in a power outage and doesn't require regular battery changes.

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that ...

Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tie into your home’s wiring—professional installation is required—and usually have backup batteries. Battery-only detectors are the simplest to ...

Questions from listeners Question 1: A caller asked us about the location of their smoke detectors. They have high ceilings and can’t get on a ladder any longer to change out the batteries.

Smoke alarms are a necessity, but let’s face it: A smoke alarm that won’t stop chirping will drive you crazy. That happened to us recently while testing a smoke alarm from a security system we’re ...

Some hardwired smoke alarms encase a backup battery in a small drawer. When replacing a battery, make sure that it fits exactly within the slot in the small drawer, and make sure that the drawer ...