Changing the Battery in a Smoke Alarm?My smoke alarm chirps maybe 1-2 times per week. I figure it needs a new battery, but can't figure out how to open it. I looks like a slide out tray, but won't slide and beeps when I try.
Smoke Alarm Completely Dead?I have a problem with one of my smoke alarms and I don't know how to fix it.
Hard Wired Smoke Detectors Beeping Intermittently?I have 4 hard wired smoke detectors (5 mos. old). Last night they activated and beeped 3-4 times then stopped, then again about 30 min. later beeped one time (temp in house was 70F). My husband checked and there was no smoke or fire.
Smoke Detector Starts Chirping Below 63 Degrees?Why does my wired in smoke detector begin to chirp when the temperature drops below 63 degrees? There are no batteries. It is hard wired.
Smoke Alarm Light Not Flashing?The LED light on my smoke alarm does not flash, yet the test button sounds when pressed. A new battery was installed this past April. Is it time for a new alarm?
Using Hardened Ice Melt?Has anyone tried adding water to hardened ice melt and spraying it? I'm thinking of giving it a try as completely breaking it up is a lot of work. I just don't know if there is any chemical reaction when adding water to potassium chloride.
Melting Ice on Sidewalk?What are some home remedies I can use to keep my sidewalk thawed? Please, does anyone know of any?
Securing Throw Rugs on Hardwood Floors?I have 15 rugs on my hardwood floors. I am trying to secure them from moving around especially with my four dogs. I tried almost everything I find in the stores, but nothing has worked.
Testing Smoke Alarms?It'll be the first time I test the smoke alarms and as I have 3 (one on each floor ) all of which would go off when I test one, I wanted to know how I turn them off. (I've lost the booklet.) Do I have to run upstairs and turn each one off individually?
Changing a Smoke Alarm Battery?Where would I find my smoke alarm battery? I need to change it because its beeping every 30 seconds. How do I change it?
Smoke Detectors Sound Off When Heat is Turned Down?The only time our smoke detectors go off is when we turn our home heat down to 60 degrees and leave for vacation. This has happened to us 2 years in a row and the batteries are replaced yearly. Any solutions?
Ideas for Preventing Falls in the Shower?I slipped in the shower this morning! I fell right over the lip on the edge and smacked down hard on my left side. I pulled the shower curtain right down with me!
Smoke Alarm Keeps Going Off Randomly?We live in a basement apartment. We've lived here for over a year. Recently our smoke alarm has been going off randomly all hours of the night. It's hardwired to the building.
Chirping Hard-Wired Smoke Alarm?My smoke alarms started chirping. After trying everything suggested we finally replaced all of them with new units and they are still chirping! The connections are all tight, the batteries and smoke detectors are all new. What else could it be?
No Slip Finish for Porcelain Tile?Where can I find "Skid Safe or Grizzly Grip"? it is a coating to make porcelain tiles less slippery. Please help!
Smoke Detector Beeping Once a Day?I have a hard wired smoke detector with battery backup. It starts beeping (not loud and not the same sound as the fire detector sound) every 24 hours. It goes on for about 30 beeps. Anyone know what's going on with it?
Smoke Detectors Beep When House is Cold?Why do my smoke detectors beep when the thermostat is low, but stop when I turn the heat up?
Beeping Electric Fire Alarm?I have an alarm that beeps; are all the alarms on the same system? When one battery is dead does it effect the other alarms? Do you need to change them every year as you do non electric alarms?
Smoke Alarm Goes Off in Middle of Night? One of my hard-wired smoke alarms goes off in the middle of the night (full screech, not chirping), triggering the others. Before I can get out of bed and identify the culprit, they have screeched two or three times then stopped.
Non Slip Coating for Tile Floors?Is there a way to increase the coefficient of friction for my tile floors? My wife and I just had our first baby and need to baby-proof the house! This includes fixing the tile flooring in the living room and kitchen.
Hard Wired Smoke Detector Chirping?Do all hard wired smoke detectors have batteries? Mine was chirping on and off and when I went up to open and see there was no battery. Is that normal?
Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping?I was getting ready for work this morning when all of the sudden I hear this long continuous beep coming from my smoke alarm. I opened it up, there were no batteries, and it was still making this noise.
Heat Detector Keeps Beeping?I have an Ei154TL heat detector that won't stop beeping. Why is this, when it's powered by the main as well?
Products for Preventing Ice on Outside Staircase?I live in an upstairs condo and in the winter we generally get some ice in Dallas. This means I am a prisoner in my home when it ices since I can't use my steep staircase until it melts.
Smoke Detectors Beeping?I recently changed the batteries in 3 hard wired smoke detectors. After about 1 day (happened twice) they all go off at the same time. Any advise please? By the way I tried holding the test button down with the batteries out but no luck.
Wired Smoke Detectors Beeping?My smoke detectors are OK on battery back-up, but when I turn the power back on they start beeping non stop. I keep the breaker off, but need to fix this soon. Any ideas? Thanks.
Fire Alarm Will Not Stop Beeping?There's about 6 fire alarms in my house. One alarm started going off then, all the other ones went off for about 30min. Finally it all stopped, but then started again. Now that all the beeping stopped, one continues to beep every minute.
Will a Silenced Smoke Detector Still Go Off?If my smoke detector is silenced, will it go off?
Smoke Detector Problem?I have a hard-wired smoke detector that chirps between midnight and 6:30 AM. The heater goes on at that time and the chirping stops. The house temperature is set at 60 degrees during the chirping times. This just started. Any ideas as to why this occurring?
Smoke Detector Goes Off When I Walk Past?Why does my body heat make the smoke alarm go off when I go by it? What can I do to keep it from setting it off?
Why Do My Smoke Detectors Beep When the Heat Comes On?Why do my smoke detectors go off when I turn on heat?
Smoke Detector Has Red Light On After a Small Fire?After small fire in my house (dishwasher caught on fire) my hard wired smoke detector (no battery in this head) has the permanent red light on. I have 4 electronic smoke detectors with battery backup on the same line. There is no beeping, just a red light on. Is this normal?
Can I Use Higher Watt Bulbs Than That Recommended on a Lamp?Just bought 2 table lamps for my living room, but the directions say only use a 60 watt bulb in each lamp which is definitely not a lot of light. Is it okay to use a 75 or 100 watts? I am trying to get some light in my living room.
Choosing the Right Smoke Alarm?In our house we have ionization smoke alarms, which is too sensitive and goes on whenever I cook in kitchen. This happens even if there is no smoke.
Changing the Battery in a Smoke Detector?My smoke alarm is chirping at present. I have tried to remove the outer case to replace the battery, but it is impossible, seems to be stuck. It is a smoke alarm which was installed in the house when built. Any advise?
Making a Bathtub Non-Slip?How do you make a textured tub non-slip?
Smoke Detectors Beep When the Temperature Drops?I don't know the name of my smoke detectors, but they begin to beep when the temperature is cooler in the house. The batteries are good. Why would this happen and can you help me? Thanks.
Moss Growing on Bricks?I need to clean moss and mold off an outdoor paved area. They are clay and every winter they get mossy. It is a back-breaking job to scrub them clean.
Problems with Smoke Detectors?Our house is 4 1/2 years old. Built new.We have 8 smoke detectors in the house electrically powered. Also we have in house security system, where in the panel lights "Fire" button. When I turn the system on, it starts beeping very loudly, continuously until I manually turn the system off by key given.
Is Carpet Safe After Being Wet?Is keeping carpet that was SOAKING wet SAFE or should it be replaced for HEALTH reasons? My mom said that inhaling the mold it could cause could make us very ill even kill us. Replacing it isn't really an option though. Is this true?
Which is Safer: A Candle or a Candle Warmer? received a candle warmer for a Christmas present. I feel that it is safer than burning candles. My friend feels the opposite. She said she is afraid that she wouldn't remember to turn off the candle warmer, but would see the flames on burning candles and this would remind her.
Power Outage Emergency Kit?Items to put in a power outage emergency kit for your home. Post your ideas.
