THE HOMESAFE FIRESIDE E-NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST

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THE FIRESIDE E-NEWSLETTER #001 - SEPT. 27, 1996

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FROM : HOMESAFE.COM

TO: FIRESIDE List Members

RE: HomeSafe FIRESIDE e-Newsletter #001

WELCOME -

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Enjoy - and safe burning!

HOMESAFE.COM
Owner, HomeSafe Chimney Sweeping, Baltimore, MD

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CONTENTS:

1. The Woodburning Season is Once Again Here

2. Important Fire Safety Tips...

3. Chimney Sweep History and Folklore

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THE WOODBURNING SEASON IS ONCE AGAIN HERE

You can almost hear the crackle of this years first fire. The smoke drifting lazily from each chimney and the smell of wood relaxing you as you remember days gone by.

The first fire is always looked upon by woodburners as the true beginning of the winter season, even if the calendar says different.

Hopefully last summer you collected a cord or two of quality hardwood to fuel your fireplace or woodstove (which is neatly stack off of the ground and covered from rain) and have had HomeSafe out to check you system.

Now your ready to light the first few pieces of wood. But wait - have you checked the basics?

First you always want to make sure the damper is open (don't laugh - it happens).

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