Brick fireplaces blacken easily from smoke and soot. These are our best tips on cleaning the brick around your fireplace to ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Start by removing the grate and any leftover ashes from a cold fireplace. Remove as much dust and soot as you can using a vacuum. Wet the brick using a sponge or a spray bottle filled with water.

There are certain areas and features of our home that tend to become neglected when it comes to keeping them clean, and a fireplace is one of them. Traditional fireplaces may need regular upkeep, ...

Q:I have a beautiful stone fireplace that's made of petrified wood. The house was built in the 1970s, and I'm the fourth owner. Over the years, dust and smoke have settled into the crevices of the ...

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 ...

Whether it’s been there for decades or part of a modern build, a brick fireplace adds authenticity and warmth to any home. It conveys a sense of sturdy longevity that few other interior features can ...