Categories for Fireplace Safety

Signs It’s Time To Clean Your Chimney

April 14, 2023 Published by Leave your thoughts

Keeping your fireplace clean and maintained is an essential part of safety. Here are some signs that you may be overdue for a chimney cleaning. Bird Or Animal Nests Birds and other animals build nests to provide a safe and warm place for their young to live. They use a wide range of materials including fur, leaves, grasses, mosses, twigs, branches, bones, and even wool and spider silk. The type of nest a bird chooses depends on its location and environment. On some occasions, the venue can be your chimney. With that said, it’s definitely time to clean your chimney... View Article

Important Safety Tips for Decorating Your Fireplace

February 18, 2023 Published by Leave your thoughts

A fireplace can be a great feature in any home and can bring warmth to a room. When it comes to decorating, you need to take not only the way it looks into account but also how safe those decorations are. Fireplaces are responsible for many home fires, and making sure that the decorations you put in place are safe can make a big difference. How Can I Decorate My Fireplace Safely? One of the first things you want to keep in mind is that you need to ensure that the mantle is far enough away from the opening. The... View Article

URGENT: Do Not Burn These Things in Your Fireplace

February 4, 2023 Published by Leave your thoughts

Your fireplace is a great source of heat and comfort and a great design feature in the home. Making sure that you take care of it, that you are keeping it in good shape, and that you are only burning things you should be burning is a must. You might think you can burn anything in a fireplace, but there are some things that you should avoid for your own health and the overall health of your fireplace. What Should You Not Put in a Fireplace? The first thing that you should avoid putting in your fireplace is wet wood. Wet... View Article

9 Tips To Assure Fireplace Safety This Winter

December 4, 2022 Published by Leave your thoughts

The sight of a roaring fire in your fireplace during the winter is comforting. However, you should never forget the destructive potential that fire possesses. So, how do I make sure my fireplace is safe to use this winter? I feel confident that I am keeping my home as safe as possible by following the tips detailed below. 1. Inspect Your Fireplace Before the start of winter, you would be well served to inspect your fireplace. Examine the firebox and the chimney for cracks and other signs of damage. Smoke stains near your chimney are also indicators that your fireplace... View Article

Five Things Not to Burn in Your Fireplace

December 11, 2021 Published by Leave your thoughts

It can be soothing and satisfying to watch the flames licking properly-seasoned wood in a fireplace. Especially on a cold night when you’re curled up next to the fire, there’s nothing quite like the mesmerizing scene of fire’s slow consumption of a log. Wood meant for fireplaces is fine to burn, but there are some things to avoid burning in the fireplace. While it may be tempting to use the fireplace as an incinerator for unwanted paper goods or other flammable materials, there can be serious consequences if the wrong things are burned. Here are some things you should not... View Article