DO I NEED . . . A Carbon Monoxide Detector?

WHAT IT IS: A device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, potentially lethal gas produced by incomplete combustion.

WHAT IT COSTS: First Alert and Kidde sell battery-powered versions for about $40.

WHO NEEDS IT: Anyone who has a covered garage or combustion-fueled appliances such as those that run on gas, oil or wood.

WHERE TO FIND IT: Home centers, hardware stores and online retailers.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Buy a CO detector with a digital display that has a peak level recorder, which tracks the highest readings, and a battery backup.

Click here to read more on Carbon Monoxide in the Washington Post

Have a safe week...

Angela Jones
AngelaJonesRealEstate.com