It’s officially fireplace season, which means getting cozy with friends and family beside the fire. But before firing your hearth up, take these steps to make sure it operates both safely and efficiently.
Fireplace Not Starting? Try This.
Although we always recommend getting fireplace experts to come out for annual maintenance, there are a few things you can do to prepare a fireplace before having the professionals come out.
Using Your Fireplace During a Power Outage
Few things can make you appreciate the convenience of modern living like losing power. You’re likely in good shape to generate heat if you have a wood-burning fireplace, but If you have a gas fireplace, there may be a battery backup option.
Don’t Burn Wrapping Paper
With Christmas clean-up, it may seem harmless to toss crumpled up wrapping paper into the fireplace. After all, it is a fast and simple way to get rid of it. But doing so is more dangerous that you might think!
