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Good Wood Fires A chimney expert offers tips on how to prep your fireplace for its busy season. |
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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
Jim Buckley |
One Hot Fireplace How to build a better fireplace using 18th century engineering. |
U.S. CPSC
January 28, 2009 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to keep safety in mind when it comes to heating their homes this winter. |
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
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
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
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
Josh Garskof |
Installing a New Mantel You can give your fireplace a face-lift by replacing its decorative frame. |
U.S. CPSC
October 26, 2006 |
CPSC and CDC Warn of Winter Home Heating Hazards and Remind Consumers to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries The two government agencies are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2006 |
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard. |
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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2009 |
CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
AskMen.com
Brandon Dyce |
How To: Winterize Your House In fewer days than a weekend, you can enact strategic measures to combat cold floors, wasted energy and higher bills. |
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
March 16, 2010 |
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 27, 2009 |
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2007 |
Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove. |
U.S. CPSC
April 27, 2005 |
Heat & Glo Recall of Gas Fireplaces Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass. |
