Who doesn't love a warm, cozy fire? But the maintenance and clean-up that goes with hit? Not so much. And while chimney cleaning needs to be contracted out to certified professional (more on that ...

There's a certain timeless beauty that comes with old brick homes and with a little maintenance that beauty can last a lifetime. Keeping your exterior bricks clean adds to the home's overall aesthetic ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

Q. I tried to wash bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? A. If you didn’t saturate the bricks with water before you applied the cleaning ...

While brick feature walls are stunning, dirty grout lines can soon detract from the aesthetic, unless you have one ...

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

Q My brick patio is covered in green slime, which is really slippery. It takes forever to clean with a brush. Is there a faster and better way? A Yes, try using a pressure washer. The one I use at ...

DEAR TIM: My brick house was built in 1921. The bricks are a mixture of brown, various shades of red, beige and black. I had some deteriorating mortar replaced, and the handyman smeared the mortar on ...

Q: I tried to clean bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a better job? Bethesda A: If you didn't saturate the bricks with water before you applied the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jeanne Huber, Special to The Washington Post Q: I tried to wash bricks above a fireplace with soap and water, but I got an uneven result. How can I do a ...