Cosy Fireplaces - How to make the most of the winter and get a real fuel fire

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Coal bunkers are products that are made from galvanised steel which are capable of withstanding all weather conditions and these coal bunkers will last for my many years in addition to keeping large amounts of coal in a dry environment. Years ago it seemed like every household had a coal fire but there are fewer properties that benefit by solid fuel types of fire.

Once you have the fire grate or fire basket in place you need to set about lighting the fire. I recommend that you place a couple of firelighters on the fire grate put a small amount of dry kindling sticks on top of these, then light the fire lighters ideally using an extra long match.

Make sure the kindling is burning well before adding a few lumps of fuel- you can use either coal or smokeless fuel depending upon the regulations in your area and use fire tongs or a small coal shovel to take the few initial lumps from the coal bucket for your own safety. In my experience at the initial fire lighting stage it is advisable not to pour fuel directly from your coal bucket or hod (sometimes also referred to as a scuttle) as dust from the fuel can choke the fire. Once the initial fuel is burning then add more fuel to suit the size of the fire you require.

When your fire is roaring you of course need to keep safe with your chimney. Chimney sweeping is often thought of as a dirty job, I�ll give you a bit of history here. When chimneys were first required it was then realised that they were going to need to be cleaned, hence chimney sweeps. In this time chimney sweeps realised small children were better for this and started to employ them for, what is reported, very little money however this was unsafe work. There was public outcry of this and in 1840 a law was passed that made it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to sweep chimneys, and this law is still in practice now.

It is advisable 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 fireplace is often designed in a style that matches the house it is in. These days you can have a fire or no fire at all. The fireplace is designed to contain the fire, and then the decorative part is to make the fire a feature in the room. The fire is normally for warmth however it can also be used for cooking.