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Keep your family safe with essential Kidde smoke detector maintenance tips such as how to test, clean, and maintain your alarms for reliable detection.
Keep your family safe with essential Kidde smoke detector maintenance tips such as how to test, clean, and maintain your alarms for reliable detection.
Many people assume they’re covered because they have a smoke alarm. Maybe there’s one outside the bedrooms. Maybe another near the kitchen that occasionally goes off because someone overcooked the bacon. And that’s a good start, but there's much more.
Many people assume they’re covered because they have a smoke alarm. Maybe there’s one outside the bedrooms. Maybe another near the kitchen that occasionally goes off because someone overcooked the bacon. And that’s a good start, but there's much more.
Learn what fire safety codes mean, when alarms need updates, and how modern interconnected smoke and CO alarms can help protect your home.
Learn what fire safety codes mean, when alarms need updates, and how modern interconnected smoke and CO alarms can help protect your home.
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Smoke Detector Maintenance: How to Clean, Test and Care for Your Alarms
Keep your family safe with essential Kidde smoke detector maintenance tips such as how to test, clean, and maintain your alarms for reliable detection.
Nov 8, 2026
A Simple Guide to Choosing a Fire Extinguisher
Kidde is here to help demystify the process of choosing fire extinguishers for your home. Choosing the right one is actually pretty manageable.
May 25, 2026
Fire Safety Tips Every Boater Should Know
Out on the water, small issues can turn into bigger ones fast. And there’s no quick run back to the garage or stopping at the hardware store.
Jun 11, 2026
Choosing a Fire Extinguisher for Your Home
Learn the basics of fire safety. Choosing the right fire extinguisher is the first step in fighting fire and it just so happens to be the most important.
Apr 25, 2024
Should You Travel With a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Carbon monoxide risks don’t stop when you travel. Learn how to spot risks, check for CO alarms, and protect your family with simple travel safety tips.
Mar 11, 2026
What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide in Your Home
CO is one of those hidden dangers that’s easy to forget about. You can’t see, smell, or taste it. That’s exactly why it’s so important to understand.
Jan 6, 2026
Placement of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Know the best locations to install your carbon monoxide alarm in your home.
May 2, 2024
Placement of Smoke Alarms
Learn where to place smoke detectors, learn about types of fire and smoke detectors types, then choose the best smoke detector.
Apr 22, 2024
Tips on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Stand 5 feet away from the fire and follow the four-step PASS procedure recommended by the National Fire Protection Association.
Nov 21, 2024
Where to Place a Fire Extinguisher in Your Home
At home, place the power to put out small fires in your hands and within your reach. Fire extinguishers can help save lives and protect property, but remember — the number one priority in any house fire is to escape safely.
Apr 25, 2024
How To Choose the Best Smoke Alarm
Looking for the best smoke detectors? Learn how to choose from the types of smoke detectors, learn about types of fire and smoke detectors types, then choose the best smoke detector type for you.
Jun 12, 2025
How To Choose the Best Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Your Home
Learn more about carbon monoxide features and what to look for when deciding on the best carbon monoxide detector to help protect your home.
Jun 12, 2025
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Serving Up Thanksgiving Safety
Prevent cooking fires with Thanksgiving fire safety tips such as fire extinguisher and smoke alarm guidance.
May 20, 2024
Kitchen Fire Safety & Prevention
Learn kitchen fire safety tips to prevent kitchen fires with extinguisher, alarm and escape plan guidance from Kidde for safer home cooking.
May 10, 2024
How to Make & Practice a Family Fire Escape Plan
Learn how to create and practice a family fire escape plan, plus use Kidde’s free AR fire safety tool to help your family prepare at home.
Sep 30, 2026
What "Up to Code" Means for Your Home
Learn what fire safety codes mean, when alarms need updates, and how modern interconnected smoke and CO alarms can help protect your home.
Jul 1, 2026
Home for Good
Some heroes run toward danger. Some quietly serve their communities every day. And some overcome challenges most of us couldn’t even imagine.
Apr 5, 2026
Safer Camping Starts with a Few Smart Habits
Don’t let one small spark rewrite the whole trip.
Jun 11, 2026
Grilling Safety Tips for Your Next Cookout
Because the only thing that should be smoking is the food.
Jun 11, 2026
What Causes Carbon Monoxide in the Home? Sources, Risks, and Safety Tips
Carbon monoxide can be difficult to picture. It almost sounds like a riddle: What can’t you see, smell or taste, yet can still be present in a home?
Apr 14, 2026
Household Fire Hazards: Identify Risks and Help Protect Your Home
Fire safety feels familiar, but thousands of U.S. home fires happen every year. Learn why modern smoke detection still matters—and where homes fall short.
Mar 19, 2026
Fire Safety Toolkit Essentials: How to Ensure Whole-Home Coverage
A complete fire safety toolkit goes beyond one alarm. Learn how smoke alarms, CO alarms, extinguishers and escape plans work together to protect your home.
Mar 12, 2026
Carbon Monoxide Safety for Pets
Get to know the signs & sources.
May 4, 2025
How Do I Make a Family Fire Escape Plan?
Making a fire escape plan is easy — and it could just save your family’s lives. Use this simple guide to create your own plan and make sure everyone knows what to do in a real emergency.
Jun 12, 2025
Pet Fire Safety
Protecting your family also means protecting your pets. Learn how to practice pet fire safety in your home.
May 16, 2024
Fire Safety for Kids
The majority of schools are planning to welcome back students, and it's the ideal time for parents to brush up on fire safety education with their families.
May 12, 2024
Travel & Carbon Monoxide Safety
Lives can be altered in an instant by fire-related incidents. But following eight fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips can help ensure your family is prepared on your next summer getaway!
Jun 23, 2025
Storm Safety
Storm-related power outages can significantly increase the chance for a house fire or CO poisoning. Generators, candles, & downed-power lines all pose a risk.
May 18, 2024