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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 ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

Q My brick patio is covered in green slime, which is really slippery. It takes forever to clean with a brush. Is there a faster and better way? A Yes, try using a pressure washer. The one I use at ...

Coming across a pile of old bricks is a boon for DIYers. The possibilities for reuse are nearly endless, from creating a cute cobbled path through your cottage garden to repurposing old bricks into ...

Whether painted, wallpapered, or brick, cleaning your walls may be the easiest way to refresh a room. Honestly, most of us likely don't think to clean the walls of our home too often. But if you haven ...

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 ...