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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 ...

After a season of enjoying a roaring fire, you will probably find that the brick has accumulated some soot. Soot can accumulate on brick from both wood-burning and propane or natural gas fireplaces.

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 ...

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, ...

Clean fireplace glass regularly to maintain its glow and prevent soot or haze from hardening over time. Use the right method and cleanser for your fireplace type, be it wood-burning, gas, or electric.

There’s nothing better than cozying up in the winter next to a nice roaring fire. That is, if your fireplace cleaning is up to date. No amount of hygge will make you relax if you’re staring into a ...