Whether it comes from a burnt candlewick, a fireplace, or that fire pit you've been holding all your socially distanced gatherings around this spring, soot can leave one heck of a stain. As much as ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...

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Dear Heloise: Martha D., in Southfield, Michigan, missed the point about flowers at a funeral in a recent column of yours. Of course, the dead person can’t “appreciate the beauty,” But family and ...

Q We have a modified two-story home. The carpet in the upstairs bedrooms has a dark 1-inch stain on the edge above our garage. Our carpet is 18 years old, and we will probably replace it in the next ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Noma Nazish writes about actionable ways to live well. Holiday gatherings are fun, but they can also bring with them a lot of ...