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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 ...

Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace brick.

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin 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 ...