Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what ...

Does anyone know the approx cost and how big a deal it is to remove a huge brick fireplace. We are about to move into a smallish house with HUGE ugly non-working brick fireplaces in 2 rooms. We would ...

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 ...