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How to Upgrade Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
At some point, we reach a time where every home needs a little bit of love. Whether it’s structural work, renovations or something as simple as a new paint job, it can be important to keep your home looking fresh and upgraded. Not only is this a great habit to get into as a homeowner, but it can also really help you down the road if you ever decide to…
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Q&A: How Can I Prepare My Fireplace For Spring?
If you can believe it, we are less than a month away from Spring which means lighter evenings and warm temperatures. Spring also brings up a great time to clean and prepare your home for the warmer months ahead and this includes your Valor gas fireplace. With a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ensure your fireplace is working well and running as efficiently as possible as we head…
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How To Display Fresh Flowers
While the temperaturesΒ outside may still be chilly, it doesn’t mean the inside can’t feel warm and fresh! A great way to bring that feeling into your home is to decorate and display fresh flowers! Now, when it comes to displaying flowers, you don’t have to stick to the traditionalΒ vase and water as there are so many creative ways to show off your fresh, colorful blooms. Vintage Tins Instead of using…
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How To Create Homemade Stain Remover
Do you ever find yourself dealing with extra stubborn stains that just won’t come out? This seems to be a well-known problem, as stains end up on clothing and the item of clothing either gets ignored or thrown out due to its imperfection. But instead of throwing it to the side, why not try to fix up your favorite shirt or your most comfortable pair of jeans? You can make…
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Five Reasons Your Home Needs A Valor Gas Fireplace
When you’re considering buying and installingΒ a gas fireplace for your home, the decision process can be overwhelming with all the different options and models that are now available. Β Between shape, size, look and accessories, you have a lot to choose from, and sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect fit for your space. That’s why Valor tries to make the decision process easier by offering several different models…
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How To Make Homemade Chocolate Bark
When a sweet tooth craving hits, usually we go looking for something quick and easy to fulfill that craving. So what better than whipping up some homemade chocolate bark that you can customize depending on what you enjoy! It won’t take long to make, it can be customized depending on the serving size you need, and it is great to share with the whole family, that is, if you feel…
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Three Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
For most homeowners, it can be pretty difficult not to become nose blind within your own home. “Nose blindness” basically consists of getting used to the smells and odours in our homes, such as smells from cooking, pets, and the constant rotation of people in and out of the home. It’s been said that we can become almost 100% blind to the smells in our homes, but this same theory…
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How to Blend Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
When it comes to your home, it’s essential to create a comfortable space that you want to spend your time in. One great way to achieve this even balance in your home is to blend your indoor space with your outdoor space to make it feel like both spaces are connected. Not only does this help your home appear larger, but it will also blend together with your decor, creating…
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How To Style Your Bookshelves
Bookshelves can be an open canvas for decor, treasured books, a small lamp or even your favorite family pictures. So with all these options, it’s essential to make a plan and decide what you want to feature on your shelves, showing off your best and most loved pieces that represent your personality. Color Coding:Β If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get styling, start with color-coding. A bookshelf…
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How To Decorate With Red
Red is a bold, sultry color that grabs attention and makes a unique statement in any room. However, the color itself can be overwhelming to decorate with because too much of it can feel overbearing and too little may end up lost in the grand scheme of your design plan. So, to achieve the perfect balance of boldness, it can be essential to plan out where you’ll incorporate this wonderful…