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A wood-burning fireplace in your home not only adds warmth and coziness it can be a lifesaver in a power outage. Fireplaces require specialized tools designed to let you burn wood safely and easily. Be prepared before shopping for accessories for your fireplace. Measure the opening of the fireplace and the depth and back width of the firebox.
The first thing you will need is a grate from Landmann, Pilgrim or Minuteman to place the logs on. They are generally sized to the floor of the fireplace and hold the logs up from the bottom of the fireplace to allow air under the fire which will keep your fire burning. They also hold the logs in place and prevent the logs from rolling out of the firebox.
A screen from Pilgrim or Minuteman is the next essential that you will need to keep sparks from flying out of the fireplace and to keep little hands or paws from reaching in. Screens are sized to the opening of your fireplace and come in many styles and finishes to match any home décor.
A tool set from Minuteman or Pilgrim is your next essential. Toolsets generally all come with a poker, broom and shovel along with other tools depending on the set. Some of the other tools available are log grabbers and hoes. When picking a toolset consider the length of the tools and feel of them. You do not need an extra long set of tools for a small fireplace and they may seem ungainly when you try and use them. Along with an attractive and functional toolset consider a matching log holder to store your wood in. Log holders from Pilgrim, Minuteman and Landmann come in many styles such as hoops, baskets and racks that will even hold your tools and kindling.
An attractive screen, tool set and log holder add the perfect finishing touches to your fireplace. Other fireplace necessities to consider are fire starters, gloves, double bottom ash buckets, bellows, brick and stone cleaner. Contact Northeast Distribution LTD at 866-602-7227 today for an authorized hearth dealer near you.
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