Honestly, who doesn't love to
curl up next to a roaring fire on a
chilly day? As inviting as it is, put
safety first. Before lighting the
season's first log, have the chim-
ney and fire box inspected and
cleaned by a professional chim-
ney sweep.
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Prep for Cold-
Weather Guests
(Safely) Fire
Up the
Fireplace
For many, autumn means both the beginning
of wintry weather and a rotating door of hol-
iday guests. Protect your foyer's floors from
muddy or snowy boots with an easy-to-clean
area rug. Position an umbrella stand near the
door so guests know where to stash wet rain
gear as soon as they come in.
