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If your fireplace is dull and blends in with the rest of the room, it may be time to look into accessories that can transform your fireplace into a great centerpiece that it was meant to be. A fireplace can increase the value of a home, and also help to keep you warm in the winter months. If you choose the right accessories, your fireplace can be something you are proud of, rather then embarrassed by.
You may think that when you own a fireplace that you can simply use some logs and set them on fire and you have everything you need for a great fire. You need accessories to help you distribute the heat throughout your home and this is something that you will want to pay close attention to. A poker is a very important accessory for your fireplace and you want to make sure that you have a poker ready, every time you have a fire. A poker will help you to turn the logs and this can distribute even more heat. If you have a log that you feel is unsafe, your poker will help you to position the log in a more safe position and this will help you to be in control of your fire.
Tongs are a great way to be able to easily handle the logs that are in your fireplace and this is something that you may want to explore further. Turning logs with a poker can be effective enough, but this route may feel clumsy and you may have better luck with tongs that will allow you to have more control over the hot logs and there will be less risk of dropping them or moving them to an unsafe position.
After you are done using your fireplace you need a way to clean your fireplace for the next use. If you have never used a fireplace before, you will be surprised at the mess that can be created when you are done with a fire. There will be loads of ashes that need to be disposed of and you will want a broom and scoop that is designed for fireplace use. You will then be able to efficiently clean your fireplace and it will be clean and ready the next time you want to place logs in it. With the right accessories, your fireplace will be very efficient and ready to go each time that you use it.
