*** Make sure the Flue is open before starting a fire in the fireplace.
*** The screen must be in place at all times when you have fire going in the fireplace. Sparks from wood sap will pop out on to the carpet and may catch fire if the screen is not fully enclosing the fireplace.
*** Scrap wood from housing construction can not be used or it will start a chimney fire. Logs only! Home Depot and Lowe's sell Duraflame logs which light easily.