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Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...

Who doesn't love a warm, cozy fire? But the maintenance and clean-up that goes with hit? Not so much. And while chimney cleaning needs to be contracted out to certified professional (more on that ...

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

A question for Danny Lipford: How can I clean the soot and smoke off the face of my fireplace? Answer: I don't think I've ever seen a working fireplace that didn't have at least a little bit of smoke ...

Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques ...

The air is getting cooler, and you can practically smell winter on the doorstep. Soon, it'll be time to heap on those logs and let your fireplace do what it does best — fill your home with a warm, ...

Dear Heloise: Could you print how to CLEAN THE BRICKS on our fireplace? We live in an older home and are getting ready to use the fireplace a lot this winter. — A Reader, Arlington, Va. Organization ...

If you have a brick, wood-burning fireplace in your home — congrats, you won the cozy lottery. But with great power comes great responsibility, as there are some hidden downsides to having a ...

During the cold fall and winter months, fireplace and stove owners count themselves lucky. They can warm their feet by a flickering fire and listen to the crackling. However, a fireplace or stove also ...