Eugene Duke

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Hi, my name’s Eugene Duke and I love sitting by my fireplace reading a book and sipping on an adult beverage. Do you have a fireplace in your house? I'll help you figure out the best type and style of fireplace for your home.

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Why Chimney Balloons Aren’t A Great Idea [5+ Reasons]

Chimney balloons are often used as a stop-gap method for fixing drafty chimneys, but they are not an effective long-term solution A professional...

How Long For A Bird Stuck In A Chimney To Die?

A bird can live in a chimney for up to a week as long as there is no fire The bird will eventually...

Do Insurance Companies Cover Wood & Pellet Stoves In Homes?

Homeowners with wood or pellet stoves should maintain them and may need to provide documentation to their insurer that the stove is in...

Can You Wrap A Chimney? [How To Do It]

When a chimney does not have to be beautiful, wrapping it up with a rubber membrane is the most cost-effective method to seal...

What’s The Best Type Of Firewood For Fireplaces & Stoves

Hardwoods are generally the best: they burn longer and hotter than softwoods The best type of hardwoods for long and hot burn times...

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How do you calculate what size of chimney liner you need?

A chimney liner prevents contact between combusting gases...

How to Add a Blower to a Gas Fireplace

Blowers improve heat circulation in rooms. Some gas...

Empire Fireplaces: Everything You Need To Know

Who owns Empire Comfort Systems? Empire Comfort Systems is a...

Is Ash Good for Firewood? Hmm…

Yes, ash is good for firewood. in fact, ash...
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