Imagine this scenario: You've just bought a new home and are excited about the fireplace in your new living room, but it's surrounded by a wide radius of brick that doesn't match the aesthetic you're ...

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: 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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A fire pit can add a great deal of character to your backyard. In the winter, folks can huddle around it while clutching cups of hot chocolate ...