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

This old-world technique brings a rustic vibe to outdated bricks—and why it’s a permanent commitment. There’s a popular brick treatment on the rise, but don’t be fooled—it’s actually a centuries-old ...

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 ...