10 Things You Should Never Burn in Your Backyard Fire Pit
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Painted Wood
When wood is painted, it’s best not to burn it because it may give off toxic fumes. And if the wood is very old, you could be burning lead-based paint, which would be very toxic. If you have lead paint in your home, here are some helpful tips on how to safely remove lead paint.
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Cardboard
Cardboard seems like an innocuous material, but that’s not always the case. Cardboard can cause a surge of fire that could injure anyone sitting or standing too close. According to the USDA Forest Service, cardboard also releases chemicals into the air from the ink printed on the boxes. Here are 20 hacks that utilize everyday items and will make your life easier.
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Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac
You might be tempted to dispose of yard weeds in your backyard fire pit. Don’t! Burning the irritant oil in the plants, called urushiol, releases fumes into the air. This can cause lung irritation and severe allergic respiratory problems. Use this guide to help identify invasive plants that can take over your yard.
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