Monday, November 22, 2010

Fire Safety Tips

With winter on the way, who doesn't like to sit by a warm, roasting fire??
Below are some necessary Safety Tips for your Wood Fireplace from HouseLogic.com (highly recommended website!)

1. Only burn dry, cured wood
2. Burn firewood and only firewood!
3. Close the damper when not using your wood fireplace
4. Keep bifolod glass doors open when burning a fire
5. Install a chimney cap
6. Replace a poorly sealing damper to prevent heat loss
7. Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors!
8. Get your chimney cleaned twice a year
9. Build the fire slowly, adding more wood as its heated

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