This free, downloadable window Fire Safety Pet Alert lets you tell firefighters to rescue your pet in the event of fire. It increases you pet’s chances of surviving a fire because it allows you to add both a photo of your pet and his name. With a photo, firefighters know whether they are looking for a little […]
Free Child Fire Safety Infographic. This child fire safety infographic by FireplaceMall.com is free to use on your website. It is appropriate for child care center, school, children’s club, camp, pediatric, community, and safety websites. Easy-to-read and with clear, memorable photos, it is addressed to children and the adults who love and care for them. […]
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. Please use the HTML code below to embed this graphic <a href=”https://www.fireplacemall.com/2013/07/what-not-to-burn-in-a-fire-pit-an-infographic/”><img alt=”What Not to Burn in a Fire Pit” src=”https://www.fireplacemall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/WhatNOTtoBurnInFirePit.jpg” /></a> […]
The fireplace looks like a handy place to dispose of unwanted combustibles, but it’s safest to burn only dry, seasoned firewood. Many items you might innocently pop into the fireplace create serious safety hazards. Don’t burn colored paper. The inks used in wrapping paper, newspaper inserts, and magazines contain metals that can give off toxic […]
Bird nests with or without birds in them are a health and fire safety problem for your home. Bird droppings are not only unsightly in your fireplace, but birds can also carry mites and parasites into you home. One note: In both the United States and the United Kingdom, active nests with birds or eggs […]
Fire pits and other outdoor fireplaces are wonderful settings for family time! Away from electronic interrupters and nestled around the flames, outdoor fires make memorable experiences for family and friends. However, fire pits and fire bowls produce temperatures that can result in burns. Therefore, as with all things involving children, maintaining a safe environment is […]
As the old year draws to an end, it’s a great time to think of safety tips for the new year. How Old are the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarm? Batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced at least once a year. If you don’t know how old your batteries are, […]
The winter season changes our behaviour drastically; we adapt our routines to get through the colder months more comfortably. This can be anything from wrapping up in warmer clothing to heating our homes more. One change that some families make is the use of wood fires to heat their living rooms. This tends to be […]
Autumn is officially here, bringing with it cool weather and thoughts of fires in the hearth, but is your chimney ready for winter? Before fire season gets underway, however, check that your chimney cap is still in good shape. You don’t want to have to climb on your snow-covered roof this winter to replace it! […]
