Fireplace Tools A good set of fireplace accessories or fireplace tools is a necessity, of course. At minimum, you will want a poker, a hearth broom, and a shovel for ash cleanup. Other useful fireplace accessories include a set of tongs for moving logs, and a hoe for moving ashes around (especially useful in pushing […]
There are lots of wood stove accessories, some for the purpose of improved performance, others for atmosphere or decoration. Here we will cover the basics. But first, take a look at the anatomy of a wood stove. Ash vacuum for a woodstove Most household vacuum cleaners don’t filter out particles as fine as wood
Author – Marge Padgitt I’m surprised at the number of inadequate and incomplete chimney inspections I see from some chimney companies in my area. The main reason for doing an accurate and thorough inspection report is to notify the homeowner of potential problems that could be safety hazards, but a second very good reason is