An alarm clock may seem outdated, with your smartphone’s endless number of tones and apps to wake you up. But using your phone as your alarm can tempt you to use it before you tuck in, and that can ...

Carbon monoxide is quiet, fast, and unforgiving, which is why your detector has to be ready before the lights go out and the furnace, fireplace, or generator become your lifeline. The single most ...

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

Many people need to set an alarm to wake up on time in the morning. But using your phone for this purpose can lead to late nights and early mornings doomscrolling, which can disrupt your sleep. An ...

CHARLOTTE — The federal government has announced it will be testing its emergency alarm system Wednesday. The alert will send a loud message to your phone. It is expected to occur at approximately ...

Having an alarm clock may seem outdated with your smartphone’s endless number of tones and apps available to wake you up. But using your phone before you tuck in can lead to lower-quality sleep, and ...

FORT LAUDERDALE — The piercing sound of fire alarms being tested at the Pier Sixty-Six construction site can go off at any moment, rattling the nerves of nearby homeowners and people who happen to be ...