Your easy guide for testing any type of smoke detector at home, from smart and wireless to traditional and wired.

My inability to handle even the most insignificant do-it-yourself tasks on the first try is quite frustrating.

If your smoke detector uses 10-year batteries, the whole alarm will need to be replaced when it starts chirping. This year, daylight savings time lasts from March 9 to November 2.

Smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarms come in many sizes, prices, some even with “smart” features, and are readily available at your local hardware and building supply stores.

· Check smoke alarm batteries. When turning the clocks back, take a few minutes to replace the smoke alarm batteries if needed and push the test button to make sure the alarms are working.

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