NORTH WOODS TRADER Saturday, March 28, 2015 Page 2 Close the fireplace for the season A roaring fireplace on a Pruning trees a job chilly day provides a welcome, aesthetically appealing res - pite from the cold. Fireplaces are typically used throughout winter, but best left to the pros when spring rolls around, Bountiful, healthy trees many homeowners no longer can be beautiful to behold feel the need to light a fire. As and important contributors fireplace season winds down, to a thriving environment. homeowners can take the fol- According to American lowing steps to close their fire- Forests, a nonprofit conser- places for the warm weather vation organization, a tree seasons ahead. can absorb as much as 40 pounds of carbon dioxide per Begin the cleanup year and can sequester one Repeatedly lighting fires ton of carbon dioxide by the results in an accumulation of time the tree reaches age 40. ash and residual wood debris. The United States Forest Clean out what you can by Service adds that trees hand and discard the soot. To placed properly around a conduct a more thorough home can reduce air condi- cleaning, use a high-powered tioning and heating garage vacuum to clear out demands considerably. any remaining ashes from Many homeowners are crevices and other parts of the content to leave healthy firebox. trees alone. However, trees eventually must be pruned Hire a chimney sweep or removed if they become A fully functioning fire- safety risks or pose other place chimney should be threats. Trees with roots swept annually by a certified that are damaging home chimney sweep. He or she will foundations or those with remove soot and any creosote limbs overhanging property workers to the correct may find that they are not from the inside of the chimney. limits or power lines can be height to work on trees, covered by their homeown- Creosote is highly flammable troublesome. Although while do-it-yourselfers who er’s insurance policies. This and can cause considerable learn your chimney is in poor buildup in the home in the home owners can handle rel- rely on climbing trees or can be a costly mistake damage if it catches fire. shape during a heavy spring case of a gas leak. However, atively minor tree mainte- using ladders are at risk of that’s easily avoided by sim- A professional chimney rainfall. Ask that the pipes, homeowners may want to nance, for a variety of rea- injury. ply hiring a fully insured sweeping also reduces the brickwork and damper also be extinguish the pilot light for a sons, many tree projects are tree removal service. amount of dirt and odor that checked for functionality and gas fireplace in the spring to best left to the professionals. Prevent tree damage will continue to enter a home good repair. reduce energy usage. Many tree services The right tools after the fireplace has been Avoid injury understand the proper way The right tools can mean retired for the season. Damp Close the damper Make it attractive Professional tree contrac- to prune trees to minimize the difference between a job spring weather can moisten Homeowners should close Some homeowners choose tors recognize and under- stress and damage to the done correctly and one that soot trapped in a chimney, the dampers on wood-burning to dress up a fireplace to make stand the hazards associat- tree itself. Novice pruners results in disaster. Profes- causing it to smell. Cleaning fireplaces when closing their it look more appealing in the ed with tree and limb may inadvertently do more sional arborists and tree ser- and deodorizing can help keep fireplaces for the season. offseason. Flowers, plants, removal. Many operate in harm than good, resulting in vices have acquired the rooms fresh. Doing so prevents animals candles or decorative accents accordance with national or proliferation of tree disease training, tools and tech- from making nests inside the can be placed in the firebox to local guidelines to maintain or shock. Improper pruning niques to perform the job Ask for an inspection chimney and possibly gaining add style to a home. proper clearance of power technique also can lead to safely. This includes using Ask a chimney sweep to entry into your home. Closing When closing a fireplace for lines and structures. an unsightly tree. the right tools to tackle the inspect your chimney in addi- the damper also makes the the season, homeowners can Trimming trees close to job. Ropes, pulleys, cranes, tion to cleaning it. A sweep can home more efficient by not let- benefit from hiring a profes- electrical lines puts a person Liability stump grinders, and other look for leaks and cracks, and ting air escape through the sional to ensure everything is at risk of being electrocuted. A professional tree ser- heavy machinery are just a he or she should also look at chimney. done correctly and the fire- Professionals know how to vice will possess the correct few of the tools tree services the flashing system and rain Those with gas fireplaces place will be in top shape and protect themselves and pre- liability and worker’s com- have at their disposal that cap, which can prevent water should leave the damper open ready to warm everyone up vent power outages, which pensation insurance. This the average homeowner infiltration. 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