Warm Up Your Thanksgiving Weekend with These Fireplace Tips
Living in New England comes with many great characteristics. One that is loved by man is the cozy fall and winter days that come throughout the holiday season. Thanksgiving weekend can even come with snow for some families. Whether you fall under that umbrella or not, it will be chilly enough to hope you have a working fireplace. Below are some tips to remind homeowners on how to have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Safety First: Make sure kids are aware of the fire and areas to avoid
With any fire discussion, comes the necessity to cover fire safety. This is especially true if you have friends and families coming to your home with little kids for Thanksgiving dinner. Some households don’t have a fireplace so it may be completely new to them. If you have a fire burning, make sure to tell the parents and try to keep the area clear of people or furniture. Make sure to keep the fireplace doors shut as well.
Keep your wood or pellets stocked up
There is nothing worse than running out of firewood in the middle of an event. You can avoid the last-minute running around to buy more by loading up ahead of time. Whatever you don’t use during the gathering, you’ll use throughout the season so don’t be afraid of overbuying. The same could be said for pellet stoves; some stores even deliver by the pallet. So, make sure to be prepared for a chilly New England Thanksgiving.
Lower the thermostat while cooking and entertaining
When you have your stoves and ovens on preparing all of the delicious food for dinner, there isn’t a need to crank your heat or fire. Save on your electric bill and minimize the firewood usage until after you are done prepping food. If you’re having a lot of guests over, then you may be able to even lower the thermostat because more people will produce more heat.
Make sure to have your annual fireplace inspection and cleaning
Last, but not least, make sure that you keep up on necessary annual maintenance tasks. Chimney professionals and associations highly recommend homeowners perform an annual inspection and cleaning. The inspection can ensure that everything is working as it should and can catch damage early so the repair cost is minimized. The cleaning takes care of excess buildup and makes for a pleasant fire experience.
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Fire N’ Stone has been the go-to chimney and fireplace contractor in the central New Hampshire area since 1999. Our experienced team offers a full range of services, including inspections, maintenance and chimney sweeping, repairs, and more. We are always more than happy to assist you with any questions pertaining to your chimney. Our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. We are a family-owned and locally operated company, so you can expect 5-star customer service on every call.