5 THINGS TO KNOW: How to keep a residence warm and save energy during winter months
The U.S. Department of Energy gives tips on how to save energy while keeping a house warm during cold weather. 1 How can I use the sun to warm my home? Open curtains on the south-facing windows during ...
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Indoor Gas Fireplace Safety for Beginners
A rustic, wood-burning fireplace can be a delight in a remote cabin; but in your home, gas-burning is the safer (and easier) ...
More than half of Australia’s homes were built before fire standards came in. Here are 5 ways to retrofit them
1. Upgrade external vents. Traditional external vents are designed to ventilate rooms and roofs. But they also permit embers ...
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13 Tips for Maintaining and Using a Wood-Burning Fireplace
There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace. According to ...