Safety Spotlight: Never Burn These Items In Your Fireplace

A Little Caution Can Go A Long Way When It Comes To Your Fireplace

Winters in Montana can be a cozy wonderland. Is there anything better than cozying up next to the fireplace with your favorite pet and watching movies while the fire crackles in the background?

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It Matters What You Burn In Your Fireplace

Do NOT randomly throw things into your fireplace to burn. As handy and efficient as it seems, you could really hurt yourself, your family and even your home. I'm talking about things you think are probably ok to burn like colored paper or laundry lint. Don't take chances with your family's health and safety.

How Do You Keep Your Fireplace Safe For The Winter?

Job number one: to have a safe fireplace have it cleaned and inspected every year. Sometimes, you may need to have it cleaned more than once in a year.

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Environmental Chimney Service and American Chimney and Masonry have some solid advice when it comes to what not to burn in your home's fireplace. You can also take a peek at this gallery for good ideas to stay safe while enjoying a nice fire.

You Should Never Burn These Things In Your Fireplace In Montana

It may seem like a harmless and convenient way to get rid of stuff, BUT did you know that many of these are toxic and potentially deadly if thrown into the fireplace?

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Which Woods Are Best For Your Fireplace?

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These are 18 unique ways that ash from your wood burning stove can be beneficial to you and the environment. Plus, it may just save you a few dollars in the monthly or yearly budget.

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