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 ...

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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 ...

DEAR HELOISE: We just bought a house and are in the process of remodeling. I am having trouble removing soot from the old fire place. Do you have any suggestions for how to do this? - Kellie, via ...

Soot from fire pits, fireplaces and candles can leave major stains. Here's what experts say you can do to get rid of them. After shaking out the soot (into the garbage or outside), start to clean soot ...

We just bought a house and are in the process of remodeling. I am having trouble removing soot from the old fireplace. Do you have any suggestions for how to do this? Kellie, depending on how much ...

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 ...