Keep The Fireplace Fun

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Clean out the ashes from all of your previous fires before starting a new one. Leaving too much of the ashes in there will just make more smoke that you won't enjoy. You'll want to keep the ashes no taller than one inch.
  3. Get regular maintenance checks on your chimney. You want to make sure that your chimney is a valued part of your home and not a harmful one. Scheduling regular visits to have a professional come and examine your chimney is very beneficial.
  4. Make sure that you have proper smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home. These will help you stay safe if anything has gone wrong. They'll alert you before a more extensive problem ensues.

Keeping all of these tips in mind when you use your chimney will help make sure that you stay safe and love your chimney for a long time. These are ways to not only ensure your safety but to save you money too. At Behr Necessities, we want to make sure you get the right chimney just for you and your home. Already have one? No worries, we've got all you need for all things chimney, space heater, and stove-related.

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