Behr Necessities

Keep The Fireplace Fun Who didn't love having a fire outside to hang out around in the summer evenings as a kid? Well, now you can have a fire all year round if your heart so desires. Having one of our fireplaces is comforting and fun to have, but you also want to make sure that you stay safe so that you can enjoy it all the more! This is why we wanted to share a few fireplace safety tips with you to make sure you can keep loving yours for years and years to come. Be sure to use dry wood. Using wet wood will cause more smoke and create extra buildup for you. Less buildup means less cleaning and will help the fireplace stay in better condition for more extended periods. Depending on what type of wood you use, you'll have a different burning experience. Seasoned wood is easier to burn, with it being drier, while using softwood will get your fire going more easily. Clean out the ashes from all of your previous fires before starting a new one. Leaving too much of ...