Jan 17th 2014, 18:09, by Dan Seifert
Smoke detectors are boring. They’re not attractive, not fun to deal with, and probably came with the house or apartment when you moved in. They make themselves known when you’re cooking and burn the roast, or at 2:00 AM when their batteries need to be replaced. But aside from that, they are little more than decorations on the wall or ceiling — no more noticeable or significant than a picture frame or light switch.
In reality, smoke detectors are much more than just wall decoration. They are vital safety devices that are required by virtually every municipality in the US and other countries.
But the lowly smoke detector hasn't really changed in decades. Sure, they can now detect carbon monoxide in addition to general smoke,...
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