Meet Jacob!
Meet Jacob: B+E's Outfitter of the Month for January
Jacob is a newer production assistant who has been instrumental in making sure jobs are set up properly for our production crews. Jacob is quickly becoming a big part of B+E's future success. He is from North Carolina and currently lives in Indianapolis. Read more
Freezing Temperatures Can Damage Your Chimney
Winter weather can be harsh—on your skin, on your sinuses, on your morale. This weather can also be harsh on your chimney. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can all lead to masonry chimney damage. It’s important to recognize any signs of that damage so that repairs can be made as soon as possible.Read more
How to Maximize Heat from a Wood-Burning Fireplace
We’ve been experiencing a real cold spell here in Indianapolis recently. While a wood-burning fire offers some much-needed ambiance and warmth on winter days, the heat provided is not always as substantial as you’d like when it’s 5℉ outside. When you’re fighting the freezing temperatures by your hearth, here are some tips to help maximize the heat from your fireplace and keep yourself warm.Read more
The Real Estate Market in 2018: What to Expect
Whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent property in 2018, you need to know what you are up against. The real estate market continues to evolve from year to year, and staying aware of shifting trends is key to success. As we enter into the new year, let’s look ahead at the prospective real estate market in 2018.Read more
Winter Real Estate Marketing Tips
As buyers and sellers prepare for the holidays, residential real estate action typically dwindles. However, now is not the time to slow down with the season. Putting your efforts toward marketing can prepare you for the coming spring. The following are some winter marketing tips to help you generate new leads for the new year.Read more
Winter Masonry Maintenance
It’s no secret that the winter months can be hard on masonry. As water freezes and thaws it can cause damage to brick structures. Because of this, most people choose to repair their masonry either preemptively in the fall or later in the spring. You may have noticed damage to your masonry patio or chimney but are holding off on repairs until March rolls around. But is this always the best course of action? Is there masonry maintenance that you can, and should, perform in the winter?Read more
Why Does Santa Come Down the Chimney? + Holiday Fireplace Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again — the time of year when “stockings are hung on the mantle with care” as families wait for Santa Claus to slide down the chimney. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas you may be wondering: “Why does Santa come down the chimney?” It seems like an impractical move for a big-bellied man with a large sack of toys. Still, this mythology has a special place in our hearts, and we’re happy to provide you with its origins (and some bonus holiday safety tips) as you celebrate around the fireplace this year.Read more
Meet Kevin!
Meet Kevin: B+E's Outfitter of the Month for November.
Kevin has been working with Brick + Ember Outfitters for over three years. He is not only a vital part of our sales team but also of Brick + Ember Outfitters as a whole, as he has served on our leadership team. Kevin and the team contribute to the success and growth of the company as we look to expand into new cities. Kevin and his wife currently reside on the north side of Indy.
You Can Sell Your House in November: Here's How
November. The month of gray skies, colder temperatures, icy rain and bare trees. Even if you haven’t consulted experts, you might instinctively assume that November is not an ideal month for selling your house. It turns out, as we reveal in this blog post, that most in the real estate industry would agree with that assessment. Generally speaking, spring is prime time; winter is off-season. However, if you are preparing to sell a house this month, do not be discouraged. There are aspects of the November market than can work to your advantage. You can sell your house in November.Read more