Sad story out of Stamford, CT – you surely know it by now. On Christmas morning a house burned down, killing three children and their grandparents.

Why am I writing about this? Because, according to the latest news reports. these folks didn’t have working smoke detectors. The house was being renovated, and hardwired smoke detectors were planned. But, today’s reports say, they didn’t have interim ones.

You can buy a smoke alarm for less than $20, and a smoke/carbon monoxide combo alarm for less than $30. You need one per floor. So, for less than $100, much less depending on the types you choose, you can save the lives of those in your home. Take it out of the package, put in a battery, stick it on the ceiling, and test it. That’s it.

Get them for your home, please. And if you already have them, test them. Freshen the batteries. Be protected.

Happy holidays,
Melanie