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Fireplaces
Nothing beats the charm and
warmth of a fireplace, particularly
around the holidays when the family is gathered together. Heatilator,
a leader in fireplace safety and the
number one fireplace brand used by
homebuilders, began including safety
screens as standard equipment more
than a decade before rules required
the use of this equipment in new fireplace installations. As a pioneer in
the field of fireplace safety, they offer
these tips:
• Ensure gas fireplaces are outfitted with safety screens. Check out
Heatilator, which offers retrofit safety
screens.
• Never leave children or pets unattended near a lit fireplace or one that
was recently turned off. Safety screens
are meant to protect against contact
with hot glass, but remember that the
metal can also heat up, and your heating equipment -- fireplaces, stoves,
inserts and their surrounding material
-- will remain hot for some time after
use.
• Consider annual maintenance for
both wood-burning and gas fireplaces,
as recommended by experts.
• Learn more by visiting heatilator.
com for additional fireplace safety tips
and to learn about safety screens.
Candles
Candles can be a feast for the senses, but they are also a major cause of
accidents and house fires, especially
when your home is decked out with
extra combustible décor. Don’t burn
candles near curtains, trees and other
flammable objects.
Never leave candles unattended.
Ensure all flames are extinguished
before leaving a room and before
going to sleep. If you have pets or children, make sure any open flames are
well out of their reach and consider
alternatives such as candle warmers.
The greatest holiday gift you can
give this season is the gift of safety.
While decking the halls, take steps to
make your home safer, too.
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Steve
Herder - Shutterstock
• Ensure gifts, trees, and holiday
décor are all placed a safe distance
away from the fireplace.
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