Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two pairs of cozy socked feet in front of a roaring fireplace with clean glass. We all love a warm, crackling fireplace — but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture When the weather turns cold and wet, our homes are a warm respite ...

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 ...

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

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

There's nothing cozier than a glowing fireplace on a chilly evening. But over time, that beautiful view can become clouded with soot, haze, and stubborn residue that can dull the flame's warm glow.

There’s nothing better than cozying up in the winter next to a nice roaring fire. That is, if your fireplace cleaning is up to date. No amount of hygge will make you relax if you’re staring into a ...

Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.

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 ...

A working fireplace adds warmth, ambiance, and style to a home. Often the focal point of a room, a fireplace requires regular cleaning both for appearances and safety. By learning how to clean a ...