DID YOU KNOW?
That some insurance policies for homes with chimneys won't cover the property unless the landlord arranges for an annual sweep and check to make sure it is safe.
The tenant however is responsible for cleaning the ashes from the hearth. These are 3 simple steps that can prevent unnecessary inconvenience or tragedy.
1. DO NOT remove hot ashes from the fireplace immediately. Wait up to 2-3 days and let the ashes cool completely in the fireplace until there are no remaining hot embers before removing them.
2. NEVER put warm fireplace ashes in a combustible plastic trash container because it can easily ignite. If you have to remove the ashes from the fireplace before they are completely cool, put the ashes and remaining hot embers in a metal bucket. Move the bucket outside the house and garage and well away from anything that is combustible.
3. ONLY put fireplace ashes in your bin when they are completely cool and then put your trash container out on the street for trash pickup.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
What's On: Eastern Table Tennis Club
Eastern Table Tennis Club
- St. Thomas' School Hall
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