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Finally! The weather has cooled down to the point where we can light a fire at night without having to wear tank tops to sit near it. While working with some trusty old fire tools, the thought of getting some new and improved ones is appealing. The Ferro & Fuoco Fire Tools from Ameico are elegant, but are made from iron salvaged from unused railroad tracks. Hand-forged, the shovel, tongs, and poker can be mounted on the wall or kept in a basket, depending on how you prefer to display them. Price: $600.

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Traditional fireplaces require so much space, upkeep and ventillation that they just aren't in the cards for many homes, especially not if you live in an apartment or condo. The Vertigo Fireplace, from West Country Fires, has none of the drawbacks to a tradiitonal ireplace and can still fill any room with warmth and light. It is a gas-powered fire that is flueless and needs no ventillation to run safely. In fact, it uses a unique catalytic system that burns the "odorous and stale air in the room and efficiently return warm and neutral air back into your airspace." The Vertigo comes with a template to mount it on the wall. Price: $2,450 (£1,299).

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The phrase that the manufacturer uses to describe the Geniol Fireplace Majestic Edition is "awe-inspiring." The indoor fireplace is mounted in a tall glass cylinder and sits far higher off the ground than the similar floor model of the same fireplace. The fixture requires no chimney or extractor, although a slightly open window or two will both help with ventilation and allow a bit of air circulation to help the flame dance around. It can also be used outside if a fire risk is a concern. A stainless steel furnace fixture, which gives the appearance of floating in mid air due to the way it is mounted in the glass tube, is what produces the flames. The fireplace burns a slow-burning fuel paste that is sold separately. Price: $1,800.

Not a fire pit, but a fire basket, the stainless steel Atrio will keep your patio warm on cold fall evenings when you still want to spend some time outdoors. The basket is designed to be raised up off the ground and have a more modern look than most above-ground fire pits. It is 21.25" across and 11.81" tall, which allows it to contain a fire large enough to warm an outdoor sitting area or just hold a few flames for toasting marshmallows. Price: $610.

Jack Spade has come out with a lovely little accessory in the form of this leather matchbook cover. While it is does not have the flashiest design, nor the largest, the cover is made from hand-tanned leather and has the foil-stamped word "fire" on the front, as well as the designer's name on the back. It comes with a book of Japanese matches and makes a great alternative to a bulky lighter for those who like to keep fire at their fingertips. Price: $10.

While it's still quite warm to be thinking about the cold days and colder nights of winter, there is no harm in being prepared - especially since you can use the Vision Steel Fireplace Tool Set with your patio fire pit in addition to an indoor fireplace. The black-matte coated steel tools include a poker, a shovel and a brush, all of which have stainless steel handles. The triangular stand is also stainless steel and takes up very little space; the whole unit measures 29.5"x10"x10". Price: $628.

Fireplaces are not relied upon for light and heat to the degree that they once were, if at all, and now serve more often as an accent piece, a live-action art display. The Table Top Fireplace is a miniature oil-burning fireplace that looks like a work of art but doubles as a light source, giving it a degree of functionality that most other fireplaces lack. It measures only 10"x14" and is made of stainless steel "logs" on a slate base. Use it as an accent in an office or take it outside when entertaining as a substitute for a firepit. Price: $340.

Fire pits are definitely a hot item for the yard this year, literally and figuratively. ArtBuzz takes the combination of fire and metal a step further by adorning fire pits with a sharp, elegant flame design. The Bowl O' Fire fire pits are huge. Available in two sizes, one measures 19.5" deep and 37" diameter and weighs in at 150 pounds ($650), while the other is 19.5" deep, 41" diameter and weighs 175-lbs ($695). The weight isn't surprising when you consider that they are hand cut from 1/4-inch thick recycled steel. Since the bowls are hand-cut, each one is slightly different, guaranteeing that you'll get a unique piece that is also a showstopper. All of the bowls have a warm rush finish, so there is no need for any maintenance, either.

ArtBuzz also makes matching Torches by the same process, which are a great way to accent the yard, and a miniature fire pit/grill that is a great choice for cooks, or simply for those who don't have enough room for the full sized pit.