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Keeping the Home Fire Burning, Safely Kevin Stevens of KMS Woodworks, an experienced contractor who heats his home with wood, is helping us to prevent house fires. Posted by KMS Woodworks January 03, 2012 Tweet A Fireplaces can provide ambiance, warmth and a bit of style to a home. It can also be a liability if not properly maintained or operated. For instance, the tragic Christmas fire in Stamford, CT was a reality check for the NY metro area and the whole country. The blaze that killed two adults and three children was the result of improperly disposed of embers, and easily could have been prevented. The US Fire Administration (a division of FEMA) releases data concerning a number of fire related issues each year. The most recent data available, 2010, shows an overall decrease in home heating fires. They reported 46,800 fires, 145 deaths and over $325 million dollars in damages for 2010; much better than 2007 when over 54,000 fires were reported. It’s a great improvement but there is still a long way to go. To keep from being part of next year’s statistics, some simple guidelines will keep your home and family safe when you’re using a Fireplaces or wood stove. 1. Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean Creosote accumulations in the chimney can lead to chimney fires, which then spread t

Keeping the Home Fire Burning, Safely Kevin Stevens of KMS Woodworks, an experienced contractor who heats his home with wood, is helping us to prevent house fires. Posted by KMS Woodworks January 03, 2012 Tweet A Fireplaces can provide ambiance, warmth and a bit of style to a home. It can also be a … Marbletech Fireplaces – http://www.fireplace2u.co.uk Marbletech Fireplaces – Hand Made Marble fireplaces