Q: What is the best way to waterproof my chimney? The bricks tend to absorb water, and I get some leaks. A: Bricks do not usually absorb water, unless the bricks are common and old. In the old days ...

Q–My fireplace has a black slate surround. This slate is chalky gray in color unless I apply lemon oil to it every two weeks or so. It looks so nice after the lemon oil application that I would like ...

Q. I read your article on restoring the brick on a fireplace. I recently purchased a home that has Mexican tile throughout the entire downstairs and the courtyard. The problem is, the sealer they used ...