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Fall is right around the corner, and with the days gradually getting shorter and the nights getting longer, more people like to burn candles. Here are some great tips I found on HGTV.com on utilizing candles.

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Candle Basics - Tips on Utilizing Candles

• Burn candles in appropriate, heat-resistant holders on heat-safe surfaces.

• Never leave a lit candle unattended.

• Consider using refillable candles. These act as a very safe taper candle. They twist together and can be lit and used like any other taper candle.

• Place a small amount of water in the bottom of a votive candleholder to prevent the votive from sticking.

• Candle stakes come in a variety of different sizes and are great for putting together floral arrangements.

• Before inserting a taper candle into foam, slice off one end from the bottom on an angle to help it stay put. You could also use a stake to insert the candle into foam. These can heighten the candle too.

• Shave off the extra wax on the very bottom of a taper candle to make sure it sits flat.

• Refrigerate candles a couple of hours before using and they will burn longer. Do not put them in the freezer.

• Clean candles by rubbing gently with a nylon stocking or a nylon kitchen scrubber.

• Always cut the wick to about a 1/4 inch in length. If the wick is any longer, it could be a fire hazard.

• If you lose the wick, cut off 1/2 inch of the wax to the wick and start over.

• If you use hurricane candleholders make sure they are very stable. One way to do that is to secure a candle in marbles, or place on an anchor pin with double-sided tape. Both of these techniques prevent the candle from getting too close to the glass inside a hurricane and becoming too hot.

• Place votive candles inside really large candles to prevent burning the large ones.

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