It’s officially cold out and that means it’s time to cue up the fireplace. But before you walk away from the fizzled out fire and hit the hay, it’s important to safely dispose of the ash. Our editor, Michelle Kelly, answers the question of how to do just that.
Research and writing by Jackie Davis

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