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Inspecting Your
Fireplace Before the Holiday Season
You should
always give your fireplace a quick inspection
before the holiday season when you will be more
than likely using it a bit more than normal.
It's Christmas, and time to hang your
stockings from the mantel with care. It's also
when more attention placed upon your fireplace
as focal point of your room. Below is a quick
checklist for your fireplace to help get ready
for the season:
- Fireplace Tools: Check the handles to
ensure that they are secure and safe. If
they are loose or if your tools are badly
marred or rusted then perhaps it is time to
replace them. During this time of year, you
can find excellent deals on fireplace tools.
- Fireplace Screens: Inspect your
fireplace screen to make sure that it is not
only functional, but also attractive. If you
dread having to move your screen every time
you want a fire, then consider purchasing a
new screen that has access doors. On the
other hand, perhaps a flat, single panel
screen that fits against your fireplace.
During the holiday season, many fireplace
dealers offer great savings on fireplace
screens. Go on line and discover the many
styles available.
- Firewood Holder: This is also the best
time to inspect your log holder. Ensure that
the handle is secure, and that your log
holder is large enough so you'll limit the
number of trips you'll have to make out into
the cold. Several styles of log holders even
have spaces to hold your kindling or
fatwood.
- Fireplace Grate: Each time you have a
fire, the iron in your fireplace grates
oxidize. Over time, grates can become unsafe
and lose its integrity. If needed, replace
your grate. Also, insure that your fireplace
grate is the correct size for your
fireplace. A proper size grate will better
serve you more efficiently.
- Fireback: Firebacks are an old and
traditional fireplace accessory, which are
usually made of cast iron or stainless
steel. Firebacks lean against the back wall
of the fireplace, or is braced against the
wall and radiate more heat from the fire
into the room. Firebacks are available in
plane as well as traditional and modern
motifs to complement any fireplace.
One last thing----Don't forget the cookies
and milk!
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