Quick & Easy Homemade Shortbread
When you think of holiday treats, the options can be almost endless between cookies, cakes, and pies. But usually, you’ll find holiday shortbread is at the top of the list when it comes to Christmas and the winter months. This flaky, delicious cookie is a family favorite that has been baked and served around the world for many, many years, so no wonder these treats are so popular. But instead…
Valor Fireplaces & YouTube
Did you know Valor Fireplaces has a great YouTube channel full of exciting and informative videos? The Valor YouTube channel is continuously changing and updating with new video content that will give you an insiders view into your gas fireplace. You’ll also find some great history videos to provide you with a look at how Valor Fireplaces started as a company in 1890. Alternatively, if you are considering purchasing a Valor Fireplace but want…
4 Christmas Traditions To Try This Year
It’s officially time to prepare for the holidays and spread some holiday cheer. One way to get fully equipped for the upcoming festivities is to plan traditions that can be done year after year with the whole family. You can create and implement a few special activities or ideas to do every year, or if you find yourself stumped, we have gathered up some great traditions that can be done…
Valor Fireplaces Smart Features: Six-Hour Turndown
If you happen to have a Valor Fireplace installed in your home already, you might already know all about the innovative smart features that are included with your fireplace. Every gas fireplace from Valor comes packed with intelligent features that make your everyday life just that much more comfortable, and you’ll always be able to ensure the safety and comfort of your entire household. One of the smart features Valor…
Effects of Color in Interior Design
If you’re looking to overhaul your interior design, a great way to do so is through color. Understanding the basics of color and how they work together will allow you to develop a space that is not only pleasing to the eye but evokes specific emotions. Keep reading to learn about the effects of color in interior design: The Color Wheel Before you understand how to use color in interior…
Q&A: Is a Gas Fireplace a Cost-Effective Way Of Heating your Home?
When we think about our monthly budget some of the biggest components include the cost of our home, our food, our electricity, and our heat. Heat is a major importance in the home because it will keep you and your family comfortable and warm even on the coldest nights. A gas fireplace, insert or stove is a cost-effective way to heat your home and help reduce energy costs. Below, we…
How To Get Organized Before The Holidays
The holiday festivities and events are right around the corner as we get closer to the Winter season. Between family events, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, life can get pretty busy, which usually means our usual tasks of cleaning and organizing get pushed to the side. So, instead of leaving it for the new year, why not tackle the clutter in your home and get organized to get ahead…
No Power, No Problem: Keeping Warm With A Valor
If you are already a Valor Fireplace owner, you might have heard of the phrase “No Power, No Problem” before! One of the key features included with each Valor unit is the ability to run and heat your fireplace even when the power goes out. Over the last few years in North America, storms have appeared in all shapes and sizes, taking out the electricity and heat down as it…
Value of a Gas Fireplace Insert
Looking to update your existing wood-burning gas fireplace into a reliable, heater-rated Valor gas insert? Upgrade to an energy-efficient Valor gas fireplace insert to eliminate smoke, messy ashes and cold drafts. Valor inserts provide peak performance and improved operating efficiencies—saving you energy with AutoFire™. Increase your overall home efficiency while providing ease-of-use heat controls and effective warmth distribution. Watch the video below to learn more about the value of upgrading…
How To Decorate With Wood Crates
Rustic home decor has made a big statement over the last few years, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Vintage wooden crates are a big part of this trend and have proven to be beautiful and very useful. Usually, they come with faded writing or printing from their previous owner, but that often gives them character and a bit of a story. On the flip side if you…
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