Bricks are extremely permeable and absorbent. This allows various forms of moisture to get trapped inside each and every brick unit inside your fireplace. Here are some fireplace cleaning tips offered by the Chimney Safety Institute of America: Spray the fireplace’s brick surface with water until it’s completely saturated. Scrub with a natural... [Read more...]
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When you are selecting a fireplace mantel you need to focus on exactly what you want the mantel to do. The general guideline is that the mantel should be the transition between the brick or stone surround and the fireplace wall. The mantel should frame the surround. Here is an example of a mantel that just doesn't work because it is simply too small. When... [Read more...]