Screens can also prevent smoke, contain the heat of the fire better, and be used as a safety measure to help prevent children or pets from getting too close to a fireplace.

Fireplace makers will have a long lead time -- until Jan. 1, 2015 -- to provide screens with new units, though companies are already retooling to do it sooner, said Tom Stroud, a senior manager ...

However, a leading manufacturer, Hearth & Home Technologies, has taken steps to protect consumers by attaching a mesh safety screen on all of its glass-enclosed fireplaces.

Best Indoor Fireplace Safety Tips. We spoke with Leroy Hite, CEO and founder of Cutting Edge Firewood in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, to get his top tips for indoor wood-burning fireplace safety.

Hopefully, you've already had your fireplaces and chimneys cleaned to prevent soot and creosote buildup. ... Fireplace safety and maintenance tips for winter (photos) Updated: Jan. 25, ...

You can find value in the wood ash left in your fireplace if you use it as fertilizer. This is because native Indiana woods often have 50% to 70% calcium or lime which is beneficial. If using a ...

But fire officials want folks to use their fireplace safely. 1 weather alerts 1 ... MCFD offers fireplace safety tips ... "Use of a fire screen or glass doors can deflect embers from the ...

Space heater and fireplace safety tips. With temperatures near freezing in the forecast, ... Keep a glass or metal screen in front of fireplace to prevent sparks from flying out of the fireplace; ...

An outdoor fireplace is a draw, ... Outdoor fireplace safety tips . ... Many wood-burning models come with an option for spark arrestors — mesh screens that fit over the fire.

When it finally gets cold in the Valley, many residents rush to light their fireplace up. Before you do, make sure you are aware of these fire safety questions and their answers.