Fireplace Safety and Efficiency Tips

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Here are three

1. Fireplace Preventive Maintenance

Excessive heat and chimney fires are produced by the buildup of creosote—a highly-combustible byproduct (mostly tar) of burning wood. Whether using your fireplace year-round, seasonally or just when the mood strikes you, chimney preventive maintenance is an essential home improvement project for keeping your home safe.

2. Building a Fire

Learning how to build a home fireplace fire safely and efficiently are excellent skills to master. There’s more to it than tossing some wood in the firebox, dousing it with lighter fluid and—uh-oh—don’t do that! Be patient, and take fire building seriously.

3. Fireplace Safety and Efficiency

Be mindful of the fireplace surroundings and the fire. Keep tinder, such as newspaper and other combustibles, at a safe distance. Use these tips to keep the warm glow inside the firebox.

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