Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what decorative pieces on the mantel you can update. Look at the tile or brick ...

How do I remove the stain? A: Creosote buildup in the firebox or flue of a wood-burning fireplace can be very dangerous, especially once it becomes a thick, oily crust.

Traditional fireplaces may need regular upkeep, which is why learning how to clean them — the right way — is a must. And a brick fireplace is definitely one of them.

Click here for a page of tips on removing fireplace grime, including the low-tech solution of using a hard plastic dustpan and scooping the debris into a garbage bag.

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 ...

I just got off the phone with my wife, she was hysterical. Apparently a squirrel fell down the chimney in our house and is now trapped in the fireplace. I told her to barricade the doors so it ...

place bowl in fireplace with the squirrel, and wait. Squirrel should go through the various drkna stages pretty quickly. Make sure you've got a good grate for when to goes aggro on, well, everything.