There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your home. But fireplace repairs can be a pain. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, your maintenance and repair ...

With so much to gain from a well-maintained fireplace, homeowners can learn to spot signs suggesting a unit is in need of ...

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The pilot light in a gas fireplace is a small gas-fueled flame that stays lit constantly, igniting the main burners when heat ...

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 ...

Rust on a chimney comes from its metal components, not from the bricks. Metal parts like the cap and flashing rust with moisture, staining the brick. To prevent chimney rust, clean the brick, maintain ...