Trying to keep a fireplace going without fireplace tools would be kind of like trying to cook without utensils. You might be able to pull it off, but you probably won’t be happy with the results. Having the right fireplace tools is important to maximum enjoyment of your fireplace. There are many things you need to do with a fire that make tools an absolute must. And when the tools are not in use, they can be quite decorative.
Fireplace tools should never be thought of as optional. They are essential for two different activities. First of all, fires can require a surprising amount of effort to keep them going. Tools help you keep the fire burning and producing heat for your home. Second, fireplaces need periodic cleaning and maintenance. Trying to accomplish this without the right tools will be an exercise in frustration.
Although many items might classify as fireplace tools, there are a few typical must-have items: a poker, tongs, a shovel and a broom. Your poker and tongs are used to keep the fire burning efficiently. As wood burns up in a fire, the logs in the fireplace tend to shift quite a bit. If left in one position, the logs usually end up burning down to the point where there is little flame or heat. But you can use a poker and tongs to reposition the logs as they burn to ensure that they keep burning and that the flames are high enough to ignite additional wood you add to the fire. When you’re ready for the fire to die down, you can also move the wood around to keep the small pieces burning until they’re gone.
A shovel and broom are used to clean up the ashes after the fire goes out. If ashes are allowed to build up under the grate, they will block the airflow that the fire needs to burn efficiently. You might get away with pushing the ashes to one side for a night or two, but eventually you’ll need to clean them up. Even with all of the inventions for cleaning, nothing really does the job better than a short broom and shovel to gather up and scoop the ashes into a bucket.
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