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Q&A: How To Prepare Your Fireplace For Warm Weather
We are already starting to see warm weather and higher temperatures in most places, even though we haven’t welcomed the summer season yet. Due to this change in the weather, it can be a great time to think about what needs to be done for your gas fireplace over the warmer months all the way up until Fall. Once you’re armed with the information on how to upkeep and care…
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Incorporating Your Pet In Your Home Design
In most households, your pet is a friendly companion and is a big part of your life and a member of the family. So, if this is the case, why not include them in your home design scheme in a stylish way? You can add certain nods to your pet that will look great with your design plan and still act as a practical place for your pet to hang…
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How To Create An Outdoor Oasis
While the inside of your home feels comfortable and put together, how does the outside feel? In most cases, the outdoor area of the home can use a little love and maintenance. However, with a few key details and some creativity, you can create a true oasis that you can enjoy year-round. Clean It Up It’s almost guaranteed that you will have a hard time relaxing in a cluttered, messy…
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How To Choose A Mirror For Above Your Fireplace
When your room has a Valor fireplace or any fireplace as the focal point, you want to decorate with surrounding items that will really help your fireplace shine. One decor item we truly love over a fireplace is a mirror as it reflects natural light within your room and can make your space feel a lot larger. However, choosing a mirror to hang over your fireplace can be a tough…
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Three Ways To Use A Non-Working Fireplace
You may find a non-working wood-burning fireplace in older homes that once held a crackling fire but now no longer is in use. It’s a shame to see these beautiful structures just sitting after many years of enjoyment, but the real question is, what are you to do with a fireplace that is no longer in use? If you haven’t decided to install a Valor Gas Fireplace just yet, the…
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How To Make No Bake Chocolate Cookies
When you’re in a hurry to bake some treats, it can be a real pain to have to heat up the oven and wait for it to pre-heat and go through the process of baking yourself cookies. So it can be convenient to have a quick cookie recipe on hand, and even better if it doesn’t involve baking! The best part is it won’t take long before you have yummy…
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Three Ways To Make A Small Bathroom Look Spacious
In most homes, the smallest room in the house will usually be the bathroom. Whether you’re dealing with a guest bathroom or a small en-suite, it’s extra important to utilize the space the best you can and increase room for storage. This can be tricky because, at first glance, it may seem like you don’t have any square footage to work with! But the important thing to remember is that…
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Four Quick Tips For Interior Painting Your Home
Painting the interior of your home can seem overwhelming and daunting, even when you’re tackling the smallest area. However, it doesn’t have to feel that way, especially if you get prepared and organized before starting. Before you begin to paint the walls, make sure to grab a few essential supplies such as paint, brushes, drop cloths, a ladder and anything else you might need to get you started. Prep The Walls…
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How To Make Springtime Lemon Loaf
Is there aΒ better way to welcome Spring than to bake a bright and flavorful treat that everyone will enjoy? This zesty lemon loaf only requires a few ingredients, a little bit of time, and before you know it, your home will smell wonderful, and you’ll have a great spring-inspired treat to serve! This lemon loaf can be served immediately after baking, or it can be frozen or cooled for later…
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How To Make Homemade Air Fresheners
As we tackle our spring cleaning this month and next, it usually leads to us disrupt smells and dust that may have been hiding in our space. However, an easy and cost-effective way to solve this problem is to use a spray air freshener that will leave our homes smelling great. It only takes a few steps, uses natural ingredients and allows you to create a spray that is customized…
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