How to make the most out of your real fire.

If you are the proud owner of a handsome fire place you can improve its looks further by fitting it with a choice of fireguards made to measure. A solid fuel fire place can be quite an attractive feature to the home but problems caused by flying embers and soot can leave the carpet that is in front of it in poor condition.

 However, if you fit fireguards made to size in front of your fire places they will protect your home from all sorts of sooty scenarios. Modern day fire guards made to size come in some highly appealing designs and there are items that are perfect for traditional or contemporary settings.

A warm crackling log or coal fire can be a welcome sight during winter time, as you step in from the cold and feel the warmth of the fire you’ll appreciate having a real fire in your home.

To accompany your coal fire there are many fireplace accessories that make the hearth a highly handsome feature. Contemporary ranges of can sit splendidly on hearths and they’ll make highly attractive features indeed. A real fire just wouldn’t be the same without certain items of fireplace accessories standing proudly next to it.

come in many styles and finishes with modern or tradition styles available. There are many items that will help with the day to day maintenance of a fireplace, plus pokers to help keep the fire going.

I would recommend the use of a fire screen or guard at all times with a log fire or fires using a fuel that tends to ‘spit’ .You should always put a fireguard or fire screen in place when leaving the fire unattended (or falling asleep in front of the fire!). I recommend that you have your chimney swept at least once a year if using your fire occasionally or twice if using it on a regular basis. It is possible to undertake this task yourself using sweeps brush heads and rods .

A warming coal fire can bring great pleasure during the winter months and if it has items ofaccessories it will look more attractive by the minute. Now your fire is alive and roaring you can sit back and enjoy it, why not have a bit of fun and try toasting bread, crumpets, marshmallows on a toasting fork or roasting chestnuts by the fire on a chestnut roaster.