. Deciding what fireplace screen accessories to have is an easy decision to make: a set of tools, log holder and safety precautions are the best choices.
Fireplace Tool Set: A fireplace tool set comes most commonly with a set of three tools. The tools consist of a poker, small shovel and a small broom or brush. Some sets will add to these basic tools a set of log movers and a stand to hold and display the tools.
Fire Log Holder: A log holder or small log rack inside by the fireplace is an easy way to keep wood close to the place where it will be used. A log holder could be anything that will keep your wood handy. However, there are many types available today that complement the hearth. Some are like a small basket and come in many different finishes. There are racks that come with wheels so when you make a trip to your wood pile outside you have the ease of wheeling the wood back in. Log holder carriers are also made with a canvas insert to separate from the holder to go out and pick up a small amount of wood and carry inside. Holders can be purchased with a design for storing both kindling and logs.
Safety Precautions: No hearth is complete without heavy-duty gloves for fire maintenance. Protect your hands from painful burns with heavy-duty suede hearth gloves. Hearth gloves are made with a fully insulated glove-in-glove design. The interior features a full lining of non-asbestos felt and welted seams to protect fingertips. A 100% split cowhide exterior stands up to the heat, resisting burn through. A fire suppressant is indispensable as the first line of defense for controlling fires that occur from creosote build-up in chimneys.
Please enjoy your fireplace and be ready to handle any situation you run into while using your fireplace.