They are designed to keep creosote from forming, not to remove it. You need an actual cleaner — one that’s safe to use on your hearth. Today, most wood-burning fireplaces are lined with fire bricks, ...

For a brick fireplace, you'll need a paint that can handle high heat and also adhere well ... A wire brush will be your best friend for removing loose mortar and any flaking paint. Plus, if you find ...

If bricks or joints are chipped ... holiday decorations hanging from your mantle, it’s best to remove them when your fireplace is in use as a precaution. Once the fire has flamed out, only ...

Browse through recently listed homes in the St. Louis real estate market and find your next home! What a gem. this all brick ...

A reliable wood burning stove will help you warm up in the winter months. Here are our recommendations for the best wood ...

This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home in the Gold Coast neighborhood recently went on the market for $3.4 million. (Matt Driscoll) Some listing photos are “virtually staged,” meaning ...

"Check for air leaks, clean the window tracks of any debris that may interfere with seals, and repair any missing or damaged ...

We've got ourselves a 1929 brick 1 1/2-story cottage ... This is the front living room with the original fireplace, we presume. A new gas insert and some updates have been made over the years.