
- August 31, 2010, 4:38 am
The weather turned cold the other week, so it was time to load up the wood burning stove to get some heat in the house. We have had a wood burning stove in the past, but not for about 12 years, so we have to get accustomed to maintaining a fire again. But, I love wood heat, so it is worth the effort. However, the wood stove also got me to thinking about safety issues as well. I know two people who had their home burn to the ground last year (neither due to a wood stove), and realize that fire is a danger to anyone. Obviously there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of fire, but there are also steps that can be taken to protect you and your valuables when a fire does occur. And that first basic step is a Sentry fire