A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...

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Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work them out. There are, however, a few universal warning sounds used for most household ...

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When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

At least six people are displaced after a fire damaged a southern Lancaster County home Saturday, officials said. Around 2 p.m. dispatchers with Lancaster County-Wide Communications reported a fire ...

CONDUCT FOR ALLEGEDLY FIRING A GUN INTO A NEARBY CAR WITH TWO PEOPLE INSIDE. IN GRAFTON.. AN EARLY MORNING FIRE DESTROYS A HOME AT THE INTERSECTION OF RIDDLE HILL ROAD AND MAIN STREET. EVERYONE WAS ...

A homeowner is facing 'constant stress' after two cowboy roofers left him with a leaking roof, damaged ceilings and thousands of pounds lighter. Kevin Adshead, 58, lives in a two-bedroom semi-detached ...

As the government shutdown persists, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk in states across the country. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are ...