Are Outdoor Fireplaces Worth It?
Outdoor fireplaces are one of the latest dream home features. With an outdoor fireplace, you create an incredible outdoor patio experience and truly enjoy the Indianapolis summer nights. However, winters in Indianapolis are quite long, and you may feel an outdoor fireplace would not get much use. So are outdoor fireplaces really worth it?
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When Is the Best Time To Place A Home On The Market
Selling your home is exciting, yet stressful. The Real Estate industry is everchanging, competitive, and involves a bit of luck. However, when you place your home on the market does matter. It has been long said that spring is the ideal time to sell, but this is not always true. The best time to sell heavily depends on your personal situation and your location. Here we break down the best time to…
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Holiday
A warm, cozy fireplace is the ultimate holiday centerpiece. A toasty fire makes the perfect spot for family and friends to gather around this holiday season. In order to enjoy your fireplace during the holidays, it is important to practice safe fireplace use. In this article, we share some important tips to keep everyone safe around your fireplace during the holidays.
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How Can I Weatherproof My Fireplace?
Your fireplace is a great source of warmth and comfort during our chilly Indianapolis winters. However, if your fireplace is not properly weather-proofed, over 90% of the warmth will be distributed efficiently! You may actually be losing most of the heat that is being generated. Luckily there is a solution. Weatherproofing your fireplace will make it much more efficient and durable.
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How to Weatherproof a Fireplace
We understand the comfort of sitting in front of the fireplace while the warmth surrounds the room. The problem is that a big percentage (some say up to 90%) of that warmth is distributed inefficiently in the room and home causing you to lose a lot of that heat that is being generated. That is why the need to weatherproof your fireplace is so important.
Here are some fireplace weatherproofing…
Understanding Your Fireplace Damper
If you’ve ever filled your house with smoke just after starting a roaring fire, then you’ve probably wondered how a fireplace damper works. Unfortunately, a house full of smoke is a common signal that the damper has not been properly adjusted for fireplace use.
What is a fireplace damper?
Think of a chimney damper like a lid for your fireplace. It is located in the flue, which is the air shaft…
How to Safely Remove Wood Ashes From Your Fireplace
The burning of solid fuels in your stove, fireplace or insert, be it wood, coal or pellets, will inevitably leave behind ashes that need to be removed, regardless of how efficiently your particular unit burns. These remaining ashes must be removed periodically to prevent them from harming both the performance and durability of your unit. The frequency of the ash removal will depend on the product…
Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
From holiday candles to Christmas trees, dangling garlands and fireplaces, seasonal decorations can often be hazardous if not properly put up with care, or if it’s placed next to a potentially dangerous item. Follow our fire safety tips to keep your holidays safe for you, your family and your guests.
Inspect your lights before hanging
Don’t plug more than 3 strings into each other,…
How To Prepare for an Open House
Getting ready for an open house is incredibly stressful. Preparing to display your house to potential buyers, while still living in that house, can feel like an endless struggle. Throw some kids and pets into the mix, and the task becomes near impossible. To help you out, we’ve broken down a checklist of tasks, counting down to the big day. Just pencil these into your planner, and you will be…
Winter Wrap Up
Don't Wait for Warmer Weather; Take Care of Your Chimney Today.
This month, Brick + Ember Outfitters is offering a Winter Wrap-Up Package for $239
The package bundles four essential services at extremely discounted prices:
Chimney Sweep ($49)
Crown Coat ($89)
Ash Dump Clean-Out ($69)
Rain Cap Installation ($69)
Any of these services can be purchased alone; however, the…