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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Ideally, you would have cleaned your fireplace thoroughly in the spring, after you used it for the final time of the season. But if that didn’t happen—or if you want to tidy it up before using it this ...

During the cold fall and winter months, fireplace and stove owners count themselves lucky. They can warm their feet by a flickering fire and listen to the crackling. However, a fireplace or stove also ...

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 ...