Q. When we had our condo built about ten years ago, we had a gas log fireplace installed. This is not one of the newer enclosed units with an exhaust on the exterior of the building. Ours has a full ...

Q. I have a built-in, direct-vent propane fireplace in my living room. The unit was installed nine years ago, and almost immediately, we experienced soot buildup on the glass screen and around the ...

Whether it comes from a burnt candlewick, a fireplace, or that fire pit you've been holding all your socially distanced gatherings around this spring, soot can leave one heck of a stain. As much as ...

If you want to maximize its cozy glow, keeping the glass of your fireplace clean and clear is essential—but using the correct method is equally as important. "It’s such an easy spot to overlook," says ...

A fireplace showing burning logs and soot on bricks - Kirill Seliverstov/Shutterstock The air is getting cooler, and you can practically smell winter on the doorstep ...

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 ...