All fireplaces are lined with heat-resistant masonry blocks called fire bricks. Although these are meant to withstand the full intensity of heat in a fireplace, they don’t last forever.

If bricks or joints are chipped or if ... How and when do I clean my fireplace after I use it? Once the fire has flamed out, only remove the ashes up to three days after use.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...