Fireplace Tools

It’s cold outside and you’re snuggled up enjoying a warm fire. You notice the embers need stoking, so you reach for the nine iron from your favorite set of golf clubs, right? I hope not! A better option would be the poker from your nearby fireplace tools. But if you don’t have a set of tools yet, don’t worry. Fireplace tool sets are pretty easy to acquire.

You can find fireplace screens, tools, and supplies anywhere – at hardware stores, online, or even the occasional garage sale. Since they come in many different styles, it’s easy to find something that fits your décor. For example, say you’re looking for tools reminiscent of the American southwest. Western fireplace tools, crafted to look like they’re made from deer antler or rough ponderosa pine, can easily be found by a quick search on the net.

When shopping for fireplace tools, it’s important to keep in mind your decorating preferences. Someone with more formal tastes might prefer a brass fireplace tool set, with uniform finial treatments, each fireplace kit tool sporting a beautiful, finely turned top. Fireplace tools made of iron complement a more rustic décor. Each fireplace tool in these sets is usually handmade. And you’re not limited to brass and iron; there are chrome fireplace tools, and pewter ones, too.

You might also ask yourself when buying fireplace tools whether or not you want an entire fireplace tool set/rack combo. Since tools can be purchased individually, if you don’t have room for a full set, you can easily buy just those you need. How often you’re going to use your tools, and how you use them, will play a role in your decision as well.
Pricing is another factor you’ll want to take into consideration. A set of brass-plated fireplace tools with duck heads may set you back $100, whereas solid brass may be in the ballpark of $500. Iron five-piece fireplace tools sets are much less expensive. For example, a full set of Uniflame fireplace tools will run somewhere between $55 to $66. Individual tools can be bought for anywhere from $7 to $30, depending on the material they’re made of.

Buying fireplace tools really is a simple task. It’s all about your personal tastes, spatial concerns and budget. Just keep looking, and who knows – you just may find those antique fireplace tools you’ve been hoping for in your neighbor’s garage sale!