The days are still short and let’s face it….it’s COLD outside; so let’s build a fire together.
I have talked about fireplace safety on this blog before and for a reminder of those safety tips you can go here. Once you have determined your fireplace is safe you will need some tools to build a beautiful, roaring fire that will warm your home.
- You must begin with a clean fireplace so you will need a small shovel and broom ( a shop vac works just as well but it doesnt look as cute sitting on your hearth) that is part of an attractive hearth tool kit.
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Check out these cute and functional brooms from broomchick at etsy
2. Now that your firebox is clean and safe you will need some firewood. You may have a gas or electric fireplace in which case you simply turn a key or push a button and, Voila!, you have a fire. If not, you will need a supply of firewood and storage that will keep it close at hand like this cute bin from Plow and Hearth. There are other functional storage racks available but how about just stacking it on the wall? Love this idea!
- You now have a clean firebox and wood or burning material (ie. gas logs) of some sort. A fire starter kit is always helpful. These kits offer specially treated pieces of wood, pinecones and wax that help ignite your logs. They are available online or you can find them in your local barbecue or fireplace shop.
- Andirons and/or a grate will keep your firewood elevated off of the firebox floor making it possible to build a glowing fire. Your andirons can be simple and functional or they can be decorative such as those found at Plow and Hearth.
Cute dog andirons from Plow and Hearth
All that is left now is to find a cozy spot in front of that beautiful fire you have so successfully built. If you have an elevated hearth, add a comfortable cushion in a fabric that coordinates with your decorating to provide a soft spot to sit in front of the fire. If not, gather your comfortable quilts and throws and cuddle up on a couch or chair and enjoy the beauty and warmth a fireplace provides.
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