My wood-burning fireplace chimney hasn’t been cleaned recently. There are discolored spots on the brick outdoors. What maintenance can I do myself? – Anna J. Dear Anna: It always is best to have the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Look-up of cleaner cleaning brick chimney Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night ...

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Dear Jim: I used my fireplace often last winter to lower my heating bills. I know a brick chimney should be cleaned now and then, but what other springtime work is recommended? Can I do the work ...

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 is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

When the mercury drops, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a relaxing and comforting way to spend an evening. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, you likely enjoy the experience as ...