Soot from fire pits, fireplaces and candles can leave major stains. Here's what experts say you can do to get rid of them. After shaking out the soot (into the garbage or outside), start to clean soot ...

Dear Jerry: We own a single-family home in the town of Pittsford (near St. John Fisher) that was built in 1951. Part of our Rochester winter survival involves having a fire in the fireplace for much ...

Dear Readers: If you have a fireplace and use it a lot, here are two hints for you: Smoke on a few bricks? An art gum eraser, available at an art store or mega-retailer, is a quick fix. You can knead ...