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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
My Chimney is Leaking!
Water, dripping from the ceiling, running down the mantle, sitting at the bottom of the firebox? A heavy rain is…
Masonry Patios: Which is Better? Mortar V.S. Sand Joints?
Even professional Masons continue argue the pro’s and con’s of mortar vs. sand joints. Short answer: a variable…
Does a Fireplace Veneer/Hearth Increase My Home’s Value?
The value of a fireplace, with regard to the overall value of the home, is a tough thing to pinpoint. Like many…
What to Expect When Scheduling Your Chimney Sweep With B+E
We understand your time is valuable and so is your home. Brick + Ember Outfitters is interested in building equity,…
Know Your Chimney
Believe it or not, water doesn’t need cracks to penetrate your brick chimney. Major chimney damage often starts with…
Do Chimney Sweep Logs Work?
"We use the creosote logs, and those work just as well as a sweep - right?" No, that’s not what we’d suggest at all.…