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 ...

Soot from fire pits, fireplaces and candles can leave major stains. Here's what experts say you can do to get rid of them. After shaking out the soot (into the garbage or outside), start to clean soot ...

No matter their size, house fires are an incredibly frightening thing to experience. The turmoil doesn't end when the flames are put out, either. Returning home after a fire is exhausting, considering ...

QUESTION: A recent Living section story talked about the potential health dangers from candle soot. Since then I’ve noticed some markings around my apartment, particularly near air-conditioning vents ...