We got our fireplace screen in the mail on Wednesday. (I ordered this one.) It’s fairly lightweight but has enough catch against our ceramic tile that it won’t budge easily. It looks better than we expected. All in all its a very silly purchase for home safety but whatever. If we have a fire roaring in the fireplace and kid accidentally lunges toward it, this should save them.
Now the only thing we have left to resolve on our home safety checklist is to add a dresser to the kids room. I don’t think either of those things are holding up our home study approval but we had to agree to comply before our next home visit. Still waiting for an official approval letter in the mail.
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I had a friend who walked past an open fireplace in her nightgown when she was a child – her nightgown caught fire and she was terribly burned and scarred all the way up her body including her face – no lunging necessary. Not to make you feel bad – I understand they are making you jump through hoops when you are only trying very hard to help kids – just that you may be grateful one day for this one silly purchase!
Your new home is lovely! The best of luck to you and I hope your approval comes soon!
Thanks for the perspective, Chris, and for delivering it with grace.