Accessories for a Wood Burning Fireplace

In the modern world, a fireplace in a house has become not only a necessity to provide a home with warmth but also an important aesthetic addition to a room. Many people choose its electric versions, with a projection of fire and even sound effects that mimic the crackling of wood. But, if you nevertheless decided on a more traditional option, you will have to attend to the purchase of accessories for the most comfortable use of the fireplace.

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Forceps are needed to toss charcoal into the fireplace keeping your hands clean. There are many variations for them: classic and stylized, forged, engraved. When choosing your tongs, focus on convenience. They should not only fit well in the hand but should also grip the coal firmly.

Not a single fireplace set is complete without it. It is needed for adjusting the coals and logs while burning. When choosing a poker, it is important to pay attention to the material (it should not heat up too quickly), the length (select according to the depth of the fireplace), and the material of the handle, which should be comfortable for your hand.

Of course, you can also use the kit that you have at home for a long time, but keep in mind that the soot gets very dirty and you risk leaving black stripes, sweeping the floor with a broom in the future. For a fireplace broom, the density of the bristles is important. The pile should be easy to clean.
A special fireplace scoop with a long handle is located at right angles to it, which makes cleaning easier. There are also varieties of scoops that fold down to make storage easier and prevent debris from spilling out. It is important to choose a broom and scoop with a comfortable handle of a length that is comfortable for you. Ideally, they should come from the same kit or at least compatible designs.

A properly selected fireplace screen will not only serve as reliable protection against flying sparks and ash particles but will also decorate your interior. The protection must be heat-resistant, must not heat up quickly. Another important parameter is the ease of cleaning. Soot, sparks, and ash will constantly fly in the direction that the panel will face towards the fireplace. Pay attention to the weight: a screen that is too light is not very practical, taking into account the airflow from the chimney, and too heavy will not be very convenient to move.

The firebox cannot be called a necessary accessory, but it will greatly facilitate the life of the owner of the fireplace. Firstly, its use significantly reduces the number of chips and other debris that form in the place where the firewood is stored. Secondly, it allows you to store a certain amount of firewood next to the fireplace, which is necessary for one or even two or three kindling.

Successfully selected, it will not only reduce the time for cleaning the fireplace but also decorate the room, since now there are wood boxes of various designs made of a wide variety of materials, from forged metal with a receiver for chips at the bottom, to wicker rattan.

Furs are needed to regulate the strength of the flame. Their power depends on the size and the material they are made of. Of course, you can use just a flat flexible piece of plastic or even hard cardboard, but the presence of furs will make your task easier at times, and at the same time will decorate the interior.

You may look for sets consisting of a poker, tongs, a scoop with a broom, and a rack for all elements.

In addition to the basic items, there are a lot of accessories that will facilitate the ignition of a wood-burning fireplace and provide ease of maintenance.

• protective gloves
• special lighters
• fireplace matches stand
• soot vacuum cleaners
• buckets for ash and coal
• special trolley-woodpile.

The last accessory will definitely come in handy if the main firewood storage place is far from the fireplace. A dedicated firewood bag or trolley will help you carry the required amount of wood with a minimum of effort.

Someone will prefer to buy a ready-made set, choosing a classic forged set, while others select each item separately, combining them to their taste. Evaluate what you can’t do without and get this first: don’t buy a fireplace match stand first if you often have problems with a lot of litter or storing logs. The main thing is to pay attention not only to the aesthetics of accessories but to pay special attention to the convenience of each item for you. The fireplace should decorate the room, and the ease of cleaning, lighting and maintaining the fire will definitely decorate the daily routine.