Blow the rest away. Pegasus is said to have sprung from her decapitated body. Some Witches have been known to come and go from their homes by its chimney and is often considered the heart of the home. One of the easiest ways to protect the fireplace is by tossing a handful of protective herbs into the smoldering fire, or to add a log of protective wood. Common herbs of protection include Oak leaves, Cloves, Holly, Rosemary, Frankincense, Cinnamon, and Nettles.
Oranges are also protective and their skins burn fragrantly.
Setting one's besom near the fireplace, or crossing the andirons are another way of blocking the entrance to negativity. The fireplace can be as magical as your imagination will allow. Here you are working directly with the transformative element of fire. How you choose to utilize it is up to you and your inner self. Use a candle and small bits of herbs.