Each year I hear about multiple house fires at the start of winter. Almost all could have been avoided if the residents took the time to do a few safety checks and/or used common sense. Two recent fires that destroyed homes were due to improper disposal of smoking materials and fireplace/woodstove ashes. If you have a standard fireplace as shown in above photo, you can do some quick checks before using it each year. Most fireplaces have all the basics components. A foundation, … (5 comments)
Jeff Pearl's timely recommendations for chimney, fireplace & wood stove safety plus maintenance tips to keep in mind during home shows.
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