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Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms and who is most at risk
Carbon monoxide poisoning can look like the flu until it does not. This article lays out the symptom lists from the CDC, NFPA and CPSC, who faces the…
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What to do when a carbon monoxide alarm goes off
When a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, the first move is outside and the second is 911. This guide covers the steps from CPSC and NFPA, how to treat…
Outdoor & Perimeter
Home security checklist before you leave for holiday travel
A step-by-step timeline for securing your house before a trip, built from police department checklists, the US Postal Service and a US Army advisory on posting travel plans.
Cameras & Doorbells
Battery security cameras in cold weather: what to expect this winter
Most battery cameras are rated to run well below freezing, but charging and battery life are a different story. Here is what Blink, Arlo and Ring say, and…
Alarm Systems
Smart smoke detectors: what smart adds, UL 217 and interconnect
Interconnect is the main thing a smart smoke alarm adds. Here is what UL 217 covers, what stays the same, and how to choose.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Porch pirate bombs: legal risks and what actually reduces package theft
Booby-trapped decoy packages can expose you to liability and do not stop theft. Here is what legal sources say and which USPS tools help.
Alarm Systems
Window alarms and contact sensors: what they catch and what they miss
Window alarms split into contact sensors, which catch an opening, and shock sensors, which catch an attempt on the glass. Here is what each catches, with federal burglary…
Apartment & Renter Security
Door security bars for hinged doors: how they work and what renters should know
A door security bar is a floor-braced steel prop for the hinged door you are standing behind. This guide covers how it works, where doors actually fail, and…
Recalls & Standards
Replacement carbon monoxide detector: when to swap smoke and CO alarms
Smoke alarms expire 10 years after manufacture, and CO alarms follow the manufacturer. Here is how to read the chirp and when new batteries will not help.
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Smoke carbon monoxide detector: combination or separate alarms?
A combination alarm fits in bedrooms and the hall outside them, but kitchens and furnace areas break the placement rules. Here is what CPSC, NFPA and a manufacturer…