maintenance

Fall is Here – Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is here - October did a delightful job of bringing some more Fall-like weather, don’t you think? Here is a pretty…

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brick repair

Is it Hard to Remove a Chimney?

For the record, before we get to the answer, chimney removal does not consist of a couple of guys, with sledge hammers,…

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Chimney Inspection

Does Your Chimney Smell?

Homeowners will occasionally call in to inquire about smells coming from their chimney. The chimney is designed and…

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fireplace installation

What Causes Creosote?

Simply put, creosote is the by-product of burning wood. The chimney serves to exhaust the by-products of combustion or…

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homeowners association

The Second Best Time to Sell a Home and How to Make it Sellable!

Autumn - there is something refreshing about the crisp morning air and the colors of Autumn - oh! And it cools down,…

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Noblesville chimney repair

5 Tips for Adding Value to Your Transactions

A recent read for us here at Brick + Ember Outfitters, “101 Things Everyone Should Know About Real Estate Investing” by…

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chimney sweep

How Often Do I Need a Chimney Sweep?

The chimney exhausts the fireplace and the furnace of your home. The efficiency of your chimney can affect both the…

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Poultice Creosote Remover

Do I Need a Chimney Sweep

Contrary to many homeowner’s assumptions, whether or not you need a chimney sweep is not relevant to the use of your…

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How Much Does It Cost For A Chimney Sweep?

How much a chimney sweep will cost is a bit of a loaded question and the answer is sort of relative. We’d say it really…

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Chimney Inspection

Chimney Cleaner (Sweep)

A Chimney Cleaner, or more commonly know as a Chimney Sweep, is a person whose job it is to remove the creosote or…

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