| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
This Old House
November 2006
Shyra Peyton |
7 Clean Sweeps for Fireplaces Safety tips for before you spark up the logs this winter.   |
This Old House
Mark Y. Shaub |
Up in Smoke Don't light that kindling until you've read what this chimney specialist has to say about fireplace safety. |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
What's Their Story? Fireplace Summer Fronts Cover up ashes and more with these practical beauts. |
AskMen.com
August 27, 2003
Steve Richer |
How To: Fireproof Your Home Anticipating problems is always the best way to avoid them. If you follow these tips, you'll have a better chance of not just surviving a fire, but avoiding one altogether. |
This Old House
Dan McLaughlin |
No Smoking Indoors A chimney expert explains the basics behind the bricks in the McCues' new fireplace system in Manchester. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms. |
This Old House
Jim Buckley |
One Hot Fireplace How to build a better fireplace using 18th century engineering. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Installing a New Mantel You can give your fireplace a face-lift by replacing its decorative frame. |
U.S. CPSC
January 29, 2007 |
Winter Storms Causing Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating In preparation of the winter storms and cold weather, consumers should exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2011 |
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
The Motley Fool
October 3, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare to Winterize Your Home Winter brings changes to our schedules, to our moods, and to our homes, too. There are many things you should do around your home before winter really sets in, things that can save you money, and even your life. |
U.S. CPSC
March 25, 2010 |
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed space heaters. Here are some safety tips. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Get More Heat from Your Fireplace and Wood Stove Convert your fireplace or wood stove into a pellet stove. Why? Wood pellets burn cleaner than traditional firewood and come in packages that are easier to store and transport than a cord wood. |
U.S. CPSC
August 29, 2006 |
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Mike Allen |
Smokey and the Brisket Built this offset-firebox smoker in a weekend. It burns a combination of charcoal and hardwood to produce classic, slow-cooked barbecue. |
| This Old House |
Fire Pit Safety These tips will keep your friendly fire from becoming a raging inferno. |
Delicious Living
February 2005
Jodi Helmer |
Coffee: Fuel for the Fire The Java-Log is a new brand of fireplace log made from recycled coffee grounds. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Easy Mantel Makeover Installing a ready-made mantel over a bare-brick fireplace is a worthy weekend project that will enhance your fireplace while adding style and interest to the room. |
Popular Mechanics
December 9, 2008 |
Home Heating and Cooling Maintenance Keep Repairs At Bay Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces During this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of at least 51 deaths from fires started by heaters and fireplaces. The CPSC reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces. |
The Motley Fool
October 21, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Winterize Your Home Spend a little time now, and you may save a lot of money later. |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
Carved for the Hearth Vintage wood mantels bring warmth to a room with or without a crackling fire |
U.S. CPSC
May 28, 2008 |
Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Joseph Truini |
4 Wood Splitters and How to Use Them for Firewood Prep In recent years a variety of mechanical splitters -- from hand-pump models to powerful gas hydraulic machines -- have entered homeowner-friendly price ranges. |
AskMen.com
Iain Ilich |
How To: Winterize Your Home As energy prices soar worldwide, getting your home ready for the upcoming winter season is a smart way to save money, with the added benefit of keeping your home nice and warm during the colder half of the year. |
Popular Mechanics
September 19, 2008
Jeff Beneke |
7 Steps to Save Money This Fall by Sealing Leaks and Drafts Finding and filling the dozens of gaps in the shell of your house should be tackled before you even think about replacing windows and doors. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
Stop a Fire Before it Starts A fire can start anywhere in the house. Here's how to stop one before it starts. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Fall Inspection Guide Five steps to giving your house a yearly checkup. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Seal Drafts Around A Metal Chimney: DIY Home "In most cases, you shouldn't use standard foam insulation to seal and insulate against a sheet-metal chimney, or a masonry chimney for that matter," says Michael Casey, an expert on building codes and co-author of Code Check. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solving homeowner dilemmas, from adding a second doorbell chime to finding out what those turquoise color deposits are in you water heater. |
National Gardening
Charlie Nardozzi |
Recycling Fireplace Ash Should you scatter wood ashes over your garden? |
U.S. CPSC
July 5, 2006 |
Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
A Fireplace Face-Lift for Just $87 A blah brick hearth gets a cheery cottage-style refresher with some clever DIY woodwork and a high-contrast paint job |
U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2002 |
Pascal Products Co. Recalls Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers... |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
Elizabeth Svoboda |
10 Weekend Projects to Make Yours a Smart(er) Home Here are 10 weekend projects and 14 quick tips to make a smarter, more affordable home. |
Popular Mechanics
October 3, 2006
Scottberg & Berendsohn |
PM's Plan For Weathering The Worst It's always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected. But the best way to avoid trouble is to find it before it finds you. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2006 |
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
Fast Company
April 2000
Anna Muoio |
Where There's Smoke It Helps to Have a Smoke Jumper If you spend too much of your time "putting out fires," then take some advice from master smoke jumper Wayne Williams. He'll teach you how to think clearly, to act decisively, to work precisely -- and to solve problems before they burn out of control. |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2004 |
CFM Corporation Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
This Old House
August 1999
Brad Lemley |
Insuring Against Fire How to make sure you are covered if you lose all or part of your home to fire. |
Popular Mechanics
January 11, 2005
Norman Becker |
Answers To Your Home Improvement Questions Chimney flashing... Rotting floor joists... etc. |
