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 ...

Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub gently in small sections, and finish with a brick sealer once dry. Keep it ...

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when ...

The historical Georgetown home, located at 3307 N Street NW, was purchased by the Kennedys in 1957 for $82,000, and served as the base of his successful presidential campaign.

The Calapooia River provides swimming holes for summer cooling and peaceful spots for reflection year-round. Nearby trails wind through forests and meadows, accessible to hikers of all abilities and ...

Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...

Start by contacting the local authorities responsible for enforcing tenants’ right to a habitable home. If you live within ...

A new California law clarifies that landlords — not tenants — are responsible for cleaning rental homes covered in debris ...

A senior BBC presenter and his wife were engulfed in a fireball which almost killed them and destroyed their home after their fashionable bio-ethanol heater exploded. Nick Palit, 60, a veteran BBC ...

WATSONTOWN — Several area fire departments responded to a late-night fire Thursday inside the Watsontown Brick Company, at 86 Portmay Road, Watsontown. The first call came at 11:30 p.m., said Warrior ...