Restore your fireplace's glow in just a few steps.

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We just bought a house and are in the process of remodeling. I am having trouble removing soot from the old fireplace. Do you have any suggestions for how to do this? Kellie, depending on how much ...

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, ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: In a recent article, a reader said she had a problem with soot removal on fireplace glass. I spent 32 years as a chimney sweep. Do not wet the ashes and rub on the windows. This is a ...

Dear Ken: I have light-colored brick on my fireplace. The previous owner must have used it without opening the flue. How can I clean off the soot? - Helen Dear Helen: There are a couple of steps you ...

Q. When we had our condo built about ten years ago, we had a gas log fireplace installed. This is not one of the newer enclosed units with an exhaust on the exterior of the building. Ours has a full ...

DEAR HELOISE: In a recent article, a reader said she had a problem with soot removal on fireplace glass. I spent 32 years as a chimney sweep. Do not wet the ashes and rub on the windows. This is a ...

Clean fireplace glass regularly to maintain its glow and prevent soot or haze from hardening over time. Use the right method and cleanser for your fireplace type, be it wood-burning, gas, or electric.