"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is not the philosophy to live by when you're a homeowner—the plumbing or electric doesn't ...

“There are several types of sump pump alarms, including float switch, pressure sensor, and Wi-Fi-enabled alarms. Float switch alarms use a float that rises when water levels rise, while pressure ...

Hey Google, what are the best security systems to use with you? You probably use your Google Assistant for all sorts of things — convenience, entertainment, cheating at Jeopardy — but did you know you ...

THIS ADVICE FROM THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION MAKES IT EASY TO INSTALL AN ALARM ON EACH FLOOR. TEST AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH AND REPLACE AFTER TEN YEARS. NOW, CONSUMER REPORTS EXCLUSIVE ...

Regional leaders probably criticized China more for its ICBM test than for anything else in recent years. The U.S. should take note. In late September, China fired an unarmed intercontinental ...

For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word “retard.” Now they’re concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback. Online, in popular culture and ...

If you traveled to the past and told me that Nintendo would finally release new hardware in 2024 — and that instead of a Switch successor it’d be a digital alarm clock — well, I’d actually ...

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. If you live in ...

I have always had an adversarial relationship with alarm clocks. They are gadgets designed to ruin my most precious time, and in order to work effectively, they must be as annoying as possible.