Keep your fireplace looking clear and beautiful with these step-by-step instructions. Getty Images If you're fortunate enough to have a fireplace in your home, it could be built in many styles. While ...

For light to moderate soot buildup, try this old, traditional method: Dip a damp newspaper page or soft cloth into fine ...

Rust can shorten the life of a fireplace screen, but a few smart habits and cleaning choices can help keep this essential ...

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 ...

When the weather turns cold and wet, our homes are a warm respite—and where we spend so much of our time during the chilliest months of the year. If your house has a fireplace, even better. The ...

Dear Heloise: In the past I had difficulty cleaning the inside of my glass fireplace screen. It gets coated with sooty residue from the burning of wood. Some of this is very hard to remove. I had ...