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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 ...

Q: My husband and I are in escrow on a home that has an old fireplace. We had it inspected by a professional who has a good reputation for restoration. The report came back that it is in hazardous ...

A reader recently asked how much it would cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney so that her family could join two rooms. Unfortunately, taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a ...

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 ...

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when ...

Dear Angie: How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? Dear Irene: Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing ...

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 have a question regarding my old fireplace, built in the 1920s with a brick facade that was added in the 1950s. The brick facade has been painted white and is as ugly as can be. The fireplace ...

This video provides a full walkthrough on how to safely remove a metal chimney without professional assistance. Covering every step from roof preparation to pipe disassembly, it explains how to take ...

Q. How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? A. Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing wall, is no small ...

Q: I plan to set up a gas stove in a fireplace built in 1800. But the floor of the fireplace has an ugly black area, I think from creosote that washed down the chimney when it rained. How do I remove ...