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You know what’s not safe to burn in your fireplace indoors, but with a fire pit outdoors, you can burn anything, right? Not so fast. Check out the infographic below to learn more.
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Many of the same safety rules that apply to indoor fireplaces also apply to outdoor fire pits. Because you’ll be standing around the fire, you will just just as susceptible to toxic fumes from plastics, treated wood, etc. Avoid burning newspapers and catalogs that have a lot of ink, especially colored ink. Treated wood, plywood, and painted wood will also give off noxious fumes when burned, so stick to regular firewood or untreated lumber.
Accelerants like gasoline are always dangerous. If you want to use something to get your outdoor fire started, using something slow-burning like charcoal lighter fluid, and add it before lighting the fire- never add accelerants to an already-burning fire. And of course, don’t use any accelerants with indoor fires. That’s just a recipe for disaster.
When is a headache, nausea, and fatigue not “just the flu” and, instead, carbon monoxide poisoning? And how can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home? Every year 20,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms for carbon monoxide poisoning. But many of those at first thought they were dealing with a run-of-the-mill bug. Those […]
Will fireplace ashes melt ice or just improve traction on ice? Are there advantages or disadvantages to using ashes instead of rock salt or other chemicals on snow and ice? What are the pros and cons of other de-icers compared with using fireplace ashes on icy surfaces? Will Fireplace Ashes Melt Ice and Snow? Fireplace ashes primarily provide […]
Nothing can completely prevent a Christmas tree or fireplace greenery from burning. But you can reduce the flammability of your Christmas trees and mantel greenery with these homemade or purchased fire retardants. Fire retardants prevent fires from starting and spreading, reduce or eliminate harmful smoke, and minimize fire damage. Some are made specifically for Christmas trees and […]
When a hurricane is headed your way, here are three hurricane fireplace, damper and chimney tips for the safety of your home and family: Hurricane Fireplace Tip #1: Shut the fireplace damper. Hurricanes bring not only high wind but also astonishing amounts of rain. As you prepare your home for an approaching hurricane, you shut […]
