Modern Finding Good Fireplace Tools

When you are looking for a good set of fireplace tools, there are a few specific things to keep in mind. First of all, like with all tools, quality is the key ingredient. You don't want to find that right when you need them, the hinge on your tongs breaks and sends hot log or burning embers into your home. Likewise, you shouldn't need to worry about the handle on your poker snapping off with a good thrust into your roaring fire.

How Many Tools Come In A Set

Basically, there are four tools in most sets. They are usually listed as "5 Piece Fireplace Tool Sets" but this is because they include the stand in that listing. You'll get a fireplace poker, broom, shovel and set of tongs. The shovel acts as a scoop or dustbin for your ashes. Some people now use a shop-vac or a professional chimney sweep, for that matter, to clean out their fireplace. Having a professional come in every couple of years is a good idea especially if you use your fireplace regularly.

So, what do you need to look for? There are also design and home decor things to think about. Your tools can be simple and fit into most any room's decor, but if you have a particular look you are after, you might just find that your fireplace tools either detract or add to it.

You may already have a fireplace screen in mind or in place in your home. If this is the case, you might consider matching your new fireplace tool set to this screen. The perfect match gives a room even more presence. If you opted for a custom screen, then it should be no problem to get a set of tools to match. If your screen was already in your home and you either like it or have no interest in replacing it for cost reasons, then just find a set of tools that can work with your screen.

Hand Forged Fireplace Tools

Off the shelf tools that you can buy at your local home stores will work fine for most people. You can even find various decorative styles in steel or bronze finishes. There are also brushed stainless steel or nickel finishes now as well for more contemporary looks. However, you will not find as handsome a set of fireplace tools as you will unless you get some hand forged tools. These will be made by a skilled craftsman, trained in the art of blacksmithing. The set will cost you in the upper hundreds to possibly thousands if you have a lot of detailing or craftsmanship added. The beauty is that this set of tools will be one of your family's nicest heirlooms.