A cold, smelly fireplace can take the charm and fun out of a cozy fire. Ease your cleanup with an ash vacuum that does the dirty work.

It’s easy to feel cozy at home when you use a wood-burning stove or fireplace. They require maintenance and cleaning, though, which is why it’s important to invest in an ash vacuum. While you can ...

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 gray ...