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 ...

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 ...

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Q: I tried to clean bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? Bethesda A: If you didn't saturate the bricks with water before you applied the ...

Q: How can I remove wood ash from fireplace brick? Gaithersburg, Md. A: From the picture you sent, it looks as if you’re dealing with ash, soot and a little charcoal — ash being the white and gray ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture When the weather turns cold and wet, our homes are a warm respite ...

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. Dear Reader: ...

A working fireplace adds warmth, ambiance, and style to a home. Often the focal point of a room, a fireplace requires regular cleaning both for appearances and safety. By learning how to clean a ...

Q. I tried to wash bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? A. If you didn’t saturate the bricks with water before you applied the cleaning ...