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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A question for Danny Lipford: How can I clean the soot and smoke off the face of my fireplace? Answer: I don't think I've ever seen a working fireplace that didn't have at least a little bit of smoke ...

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, ...

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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 ...

Dear Jerry: We own a single-family home in the town of Pittsford (near St. John Fisher) that was built in 1951. Part of our Rochester winter survival involves having a fire in the fireplace for much ...

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, ...