Buying Time. Never haste the decision of installing a fireplace always but some time the area available and select the proper spot, have ventilation put in and hire a professional to do the installation work. This will insure the safety of your fireplace from the start.

Clean Out Time. In case if you have not used the fireplace since long then it is always better to have a professional to come out and check it out. You’ll need to indemnify that the top is vented properly, that nothing is jamming the vents and that it is safe enough to use.

Purchasing Wood. If everything goes well, the next step in line is to purchase quality wood for it. The wood should be aged at least a year from being cut in order to make sure that it will not overly smoke. And while making the purchase always do a bit of research in case you might get it at a lesser price.

Burning Correctly. After placing the wood into the fireplace, ensure that it had fitted properly and that the fireplace doors will close. In case you don’t have doors then indeed a screen is needed to keep sparks from hitting carpeting or other flammable objects.

Keep the draft vent open. While enjoying the fireplace, you need to open it so as to allow for the smoke to escape. If you leave it open when not in use, though, you’ll feel a cold breeze. Make it a custom of examination to assure it is open before lighting any matches.

What You Burn. Never use any product in it that is capable of burning but only burn wood and newspaper as the pother products might produce harmful toxins.

Keep It Clean. As it is with very product, if you maintain it clean, you will increase its longevity. And, once a year, you’ll need to have it professionally cleaned. Always keep the fireplace clean by removing ash after each fire

So by taking proper care of your fireplace you can enjoy it without risking the family members within your home.