Most people love a roaring fire on a cool fall evening, especially here in the Northwest. Keeping your fireplace or wood stove operating safely though out the fall and into the winter by following these tips:
1. Every year have a chimney sweep clean and check out your chimney. They should be a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild.
2. Clean Creosote, and prevent excessive build up by burning seasoned, hard woods.
3. Don't poke or break logs, the fire will burn out more quickly and release more carbon into the air.
4. Install a chimney cap, even if you don't use the fireplace. It will add protection against moisture and keep the critters out.
5. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, don't leave a fire smoldering when you leave the house or go to bed, and never use any of the materials you would in a barbecue. http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2009/10/fireplace_safety.html
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