The brick facade has been painted white and is as ugly as can be. The fireplace also has a threshold that is 2 inches high; 5 feet, 2 inches wide; and 1 foot, 9 inches deep. I want to remove the ...

A reader recently asked how much it would cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney so that her family could join two rooms. Unfortunately, taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially ...

Q: How can I remove wood ash from fireplace brick? Gaithersburg, Md. A: From the picture you sent, it looks as if you’re dealing with ash, soot and a little charcoal — ash being the white and ...

"Use a stiff-bristled brush to gently remove loose set from the bricks. Begin at the top of the fireplace and work downward ...

Q. How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? A. Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing wall, is no small ...

Q: How do I get wax off of my brick fireplace? I have tried heat ... and that might prove to be hard to completely remove. Also, older brick might be more fragile or softer, and powerful cleaning ...