Living rooms

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Living rooms

That beautiful Edwardian fireplace in the center of the living room sold you on your home, but it needs more maintenance and care than the occasional dusting and cute decor. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of house fires, with chimneys being the most likely type of heat source to cause a fire.¹

Fireplaces, chimneys, wood-burning stoves, and space heaters are all culprits for starting an out-of-control fire in the living room. Practice a few safety precautions to keep that homey fire in the firebox where it belongs:

• Before you head into the cooler months and start up a cozy fire, have your chimney professionally cleaned.
• Keep combustibles, including draperies and upholstered furniture, at least three feet from the heat source.
• Invest in a fireplace screen to prevent embers from escaping.
• Never leave the fire unattended, and make sure it’s completely out before leaving the house.
• Use the recommended fuel for your heat source.
• Teach kids to keep at least three feet away from the heat source so they don’t get burned or, worse, ignite something.

https://www.safewise.com/blog/the-most-common-places-that-fires-occur-in-the-home/

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