You finally have your new wood burning or multi-fuel stove installed and you can’t wait for a cold night to start using it.  Whether you have an old-fashioned type of barrel-shaped cast iron stove or the latest sleek, contemporary-looking style which fits flush into a wall, you will find a set of fire irons very handy, if not essential.   A set of 4 fire irons will include a brush and small shovel for gathering any spilled ash; a pair of tongs, which is very useful for picking out individual lumps of coal or wood, and an essential poker.  Fire irons are made in a variety of materials including brass, cast iron and chrome.

A log basket and coal scuttle keep your wood, kindling, logs and coal, tidy and accessible.  If you have young children and/or pets, then a fire guard is highly recommended as it is inevitable that your fire will, from time to time, spit out sparks and embers, if you like to have the door open.  Even if you always keep the dor shut, your stove can reach very high temperatures and will be extremely hot to touch.