Maintenance of a fireplace is often overlooked and is also a common cause of house fires. Cleaning out the fireplace, looking for cracks and making sure that there is a spark arrester to cap the top of the chimney are the common maintenance items with a fireplace. Think about the wood you bring into your home before the winter season begins and make sure you don't bring wood into your home that isn't from local sources. Importing wood from other areas can bring pests that can infect healthy trees in your neighborhood. Also never store wood near the wood structure of your home, you might be giving an invitation for termites.
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10 steps to keep home fires burning safely
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