The holidays are right around the corner and while the temperatures are still fluctuating in south Louisiana, there is still something about a freshly lit fireplace throwing light and heat around your home that makes this time of the year all the more special. If you have gas logs in your fireplace then they may not have been used in quite some time; this means a little due diligence is necessary before you light it up again as the temperatures fall. Here are a few tips for getting your fireplace safe and ready, as well as a few accessories that can bring your fireplace to the next level.
Gas Log Maintenance and Preparation
After a long offseason, it’s good to give your fireplace a once over and a good cleaning. This ensures that everything is working as it should be. Here is a quick checklist of things to address before you light that first fire.
- If you have glass doors inspect them for scratches, then wipe down both sides of the glass.
- Check inside the firebox. Remove any dust or dirt that has accumulated. You can use a paintbrush or vacuum to clean both the firebox and logs.
- Inspect the inside of the firebox for any rust or flaking.
- Clean the outside of the firebox. Removing any dust with a vacuum or soft rag will help reduce odors.
- Check your burner ignition. When igniting your fire, it should light smoothly and quickly.
- This is also a good time to clean your fireplace tools as well to ensure that everything is ready to go.
Fireplace Accessories to Consider
While addressing your fireplace, this is a good time to upgrade some of the tools and accessories that can enhance your hearth.
Fireplace Screens for Your Home
Fireplace screens are a simple way to change the appearance of your fireplace. There are also some additional safety features that can be included as well. From ornate designs to different colors, a new fireplace screen can easily enhance your fireplace.
Fireplace Doors for Your Home
Fireplace doors can do the same thing as screens in terms of updating the appearance of your fireplace. There are a wide variety of fireplace doors in terms of design, material, and performance.
Updated Gas Logs for Your Fireplace
While your gas logs should last indefinitely, replacing them with a newer design is a quick and easy way to update your fireplace.
Fireplace Tool Sets for Your Hearth
The right tools can make not only make maintaining your fireplace simpler, they can also serve as a great display piece. From brushes to shovels to hooks to buckets, as well as an organizing rack, fireplace tool sets are as fashionable as they are functional.
So as the temperatures continue to drop and you expect company over the next several weeks and beyond, take a little time to make sure that your fireplace is ready to go, and that you have all of the tools and accessories you need. The experts at Casual Creations in Baton Rouge have everything to meet your fireplace needs.
