Buy a bendable “noodle brush” to clean the smoke shelf and a long-handled brush to clean soot off the sides of the firebox. Pro tip: There’s no “one-size-fits-all” brush for cleaning the flue. So ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A gas fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth and coziness of a glowing fire by simply flipping a switch or pressing a button. Without ...

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Gas fireplaces are a great addition to any home since they are so easy to use, clean, and maintain. Additionally, they are energy efficient and more environmentally friendly than wood-burning ones.

The recent weather hasn't quite been the cause to stoke a warming fire in the fireplace. But now's as good a time as ever to take all the steps to make sure your hearth, fireplace or stove and chimney ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...

Your fireplace will look better than ever just in time for long winter nights Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub ...

MINNEAPOLIS — For many Minnesotans and Wisconsinites, it's about time to fire up the fireplace. Dave Odde is fond of fireplaces. When he and his wife renovated their St. Anthony home, he made sure to ...

The recent weather hasn't quite been the cause to stoke a warming fire in the fireplace. But now's as good a time as ever to take all the steps to make sure your hearth, fireplace or stove and chimney ...