Fire Place

Information to help when your home heating system is inoperative for hours or days. Plus other helpful Winter topics.
Post Reply
Readymom
Site Admin
Posts: 4780
Joined: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:42 pm

Fire Place

Post by Readymom »

Fire Place-Building a Fire
Image

How to Build a Smoke-Free Fireplace Fire
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/build-cozy-fireplace-fire-wont-get-smoky/

As the holidays draw near and the coldest days of the year start trickling in, the idea of warming up by the crackling flames of a picture-perfect fire is too alluring to ignore. But without the right preparation, that ideal fire can turn into a room full of smoke accompanied by nothing more than a few wispy flames. A fireplace fire operates differently than your typical campfire, so it makes sense that building one should require a few tweaks to your standard procedure.

With indoor fires, it’s especially important to start with ... ---CONTINUED at LINK, above---
Readymom
Site Admin
Posts: 4780
Joined: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:42 pm

Re: Fire Place

Post by Readymom »

Fireplace-How to Start a Fire

Image

How to Start a Cozy Fireplace Fire
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-start-a-cozy-fireplace-fire/

One of my favorite things about winter is spending time next to a warm and cozy fireplace fire. What’s more romantic than snuggling up to your gal in front of a glowing fire? And what’s more relaxing than coming home from a long day of work, sitting in your man chair, and unwinding next to a glowing hearth?

If you’ve never started a fire in a fireplace (and no, those automatic electric fireplace don’t count), then this guide is for you. ---CONTINUED at LINK, above---
Readymom
Site Admin
Posts: 4780
Joined: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:42 pm

Chimney Maintenance and Safety

Post by Readymom »

Image

Never Burn This in Your Fireplace – No. 4 may surprise you
https://loucurley.com/never-burn-fireplace-4-may-surprise/

Do you ever look at warning tags on things and wonder if they’re put in place as a joke? Don’t use your hair dryer in the shower or while asleep; they seriously have to warn people about these potential dangers? Today I want to discuss some actual warnings that you may not be aware of. Let’s talk fireplace safety and what you should never burn in your fireplace. ---CONTINUED---
Readymom
Site Admin
Posts: 4780
Joined: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:42 pm

Re: Fire Place

Post by Readymom »

Image

10 Things Never to Burn in the Fireplace
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-things-never-to-burn-in-the-fireplace-51849?

Thanks to modern heating technologies, homeowners today no longer have to rely on fire for heat. Our homes stay nice and warm, even on the coldest nights. Yet there's still nothing quite as cozy as snuggling up next to a crackling fire. But while a fireplace is charming and romantic, it can also be a source of danger, particularly if it isn't maintained or used properly. To keep your family safe, burn only dry, seasoned wood, never leave a fire unattended, and never throw any of the following items into your fireplace. ---CONTINUED---
Post Reply

Return to “Heat & Winter”