Atlanta Fireplace Company Craft Stove and Fireplace Center Encourages Fireplace Safety This Holiday Season

ATLANTA, GA, December 08, 2010 (Press-News.org) As the holiday season approaches and the weather becomes colder, families are spending more time indoors, spending time together, hanging up holiday decorations, and relaxing in front of the fireplace. Atlanta fireplace company Craft Stove and Fireplace Center encourages families to take precautions to enjoy their Atlanta fireplaces safely this winter.

"The holidays are meant for quality time with friends and family, and a cozy fireplace can create the perfect setting for that time together," said Scott Clawson, director of marketing with Craft Stove and Fireplace Center. "Basic fire safety practices can help you enjoy those moments together more, without having to worry about hazards."

When decorating for the holidays, homeowners should be aware of potential safety hazards. Decorations such as garlands, wreaths or stockings can catch fire if placed near an open flame. These decorations should be moved away from the fireplace before a fire is lit. Evergreen boughs are popular decorations during the holidays, but they should not be thrown into the fireplace once the season is over. Evergreens burn like tinder, creating dangerous sparks, and should not be burned indoors.

Children love to relax and play in front of the warm glow of an Atlanta wood stove or fireplace during the cold winter months, but they should never be near a fireplace without adult supervision. It is also advisable for parents to invest in a hearth gate or spark guard to act as a barrier between children and the fireplace.

Homeowners should always remember to open the flue before lighting a fire in their Atlanta fireplace. Only safe, dry materials such as logs or Atlanta wood pellets should be burned in the fireplace; trash should never be burned. Before the family goes to bed, the fire should be put out and the flue closed.

Finally, every homeowner should test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before lighting a fire or cooking a holiday feast. The batteries for these devices should be changed at least once a year to ensure that the home and family are protected.

Craft Stove and Fireplace Center realizes that the holiday season is a busy time for many. By taking a few precautions with fireplaces this holiday season, homeowners can enjoy those quiet moments spent with family and friends in front of the hearth with greater peace of mind.

About Craft Stove & Fireplace Center

Craft Stove & Fireplace Center has provided the Atlanta area with the finest fireplace and stove services and equipment on the market since 1979. They specialize in quality home heating and cooking products via their fireplaces and stoves. Craft Stove & Fireplace Center showroom in Atlanta features fireplaces, barbeques, and a full line of fireplace products and stove accessories. They carry 13 different brands including Jotul, Vermont Casting, Lopi, Regency, and Buck Stove. Having such a wide selection of brand choices ensures that customers get the perfect fireplace and woodstoves for their home.

For more information visit http://www.craftstoveandfireplace.com.