Who doesn't love a warm, cozy fire? But the maintenance and clean-up that goes with hit? Not so much. And while chimney cleaning needs to be contracted out to certified professional (more on 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 ...

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. I tried to wash bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? A. If you didn’t saturate the bricks with water before you applied the cleaning ...

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If you have a brick, wood-burning fireplace in your home — congrats, you won the cozy lottery. But with great power comes great responsibility, as there are some hidden downsides to having a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We have a fireplace with red bricks around it that never looks clean. If we wash with soap and water, it looks clean until it ...

Q: I tried to clean bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? Bethesda A: If you didn't saturate the bricks with water before you applied the ...