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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Are Lava Lamps A Fire Hazard? No, but…

No, lava lamps generally aren't a fire hazard Just don't leave them on overnight Don't let them overheat (by leaving them on for...

Does a Wood Stove Need a Damper? Yes, but…

Yes, a wood stove needs a damper. A wood stove should have an adjustable damper to have the best draft possible A damper...

How To Change The Bulb In An Electric Fireplace

Start by unplugging your electric fireplace/insert. Once you’ve given the bulbs 10-15 minutes to cool down, you can go ahead and remove them. ...

How To Turn Your Gas Fireplace On & Off With A Wall Switch

To turn your gas on/off the fireplace with a wall switch, you'll need to obviously have a wall switch installed that's connected to...

Secondary Burn & Wood Stoves: What You Need To Know

Secondary burn is a common element that's included in the majority of modern wood-burning stoves (check out the best wood burning stoves here) ...

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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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