Fireplace Log Rack

Increase beauty and function with modern fireplace tools. 


Fireplaces can be found in many homes today. Although they are now sometimes considered more of an embellishment than a heat source, they still require the proper equipment just like they did in the past. With the right modern fireplace tools, that fireplace can be a lot more fun and easy to utilize. Furthermore, these modern fireplace tools often resemble those of the past and can add a bit of charm to any fireplace.

These days, modern fireplace tools are made of different kinds of materials. The materials used are usually brass, bronze, stainless steel, and wrought iron. The most used tools for maintaining a fireplace are the poker, shovel, tongs, broom, stand, screen and brush. The following is a short description of these tools.

Poker
This is normally a thin metal rod of medium length with an insulated handle on one end and a fork-like projection on the other. It is used for stoking the fire and rearranging the coal or logs within the fireplace.

Shovel
This tool is used for removing ash and ember from the hearth. These are designed specially to be used safely and efficiently in fireplaces. Using another type of shovel will be more difficult and could raise safety issues.

Tongs
These are one of the most important modern fireplace tools. They are used to move things like logs or to pick up some objects that may have fallen into the fire. They come in different shapes and sizes, and these tongs are normally made of bronze or wrought iron.

Brush
This is a very efficient brush that has thick bristles made of bronze and iron. It is used to remove ash and debris much more effectively. It is designed in such in a way that offers maximum safety for its users.

Broom
This is very similar to the brush. It is needed to sweep any of the debris from the grate and hearth. The bristles on these tend to be longer than the brush and are capable of withstanding high temperatures. This is more efficient for cleaning the fireplace.

Stand
The purpose of this is to store away all the tools in an elegant manner. They are designed with aesthetics over efficiency in mind.

Screen
Among all the modern fireplace tools, the screen is one of the most important. This is used to enhance the look of the fireplace and makes it much safer as well. It prevents any sparks or ash from escaping from the hearth and will prevent children and pets from getting to close to the fire. They are made of brass, bronze, or even silver.

Keep both their charm and utility in mind when looking for these tools and make that fireplace more useful and interesting.