How To Brighten Up Your Home
When it comes to decorating a room in the home, one of the number one complaints is that the room feels too dark. Now, obviously the first thing to do is add light wherever possible, but sometimes you need to go a step further and use the items in the room to help brighten the space. White Furniture When it comes to white furniture, it’s well known that it’s not for every household. However, it does do a fantastic job of brightening up a room and bringing light to a dark space. Now, while it may not be practical to have your main family couch in white, consider items like cabinets,…
4 Tips For A Warm Home
While it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, it’s important we keep our home nice and toasty warm. Now, you can easily bundle up with a sweater or two to avoid the cold temperatures, but why not find ways to warm up your house and keep it cozy for the whole family. Keep reading for 4 tips for a warm home: Utilize Curtains: Curtains can be a great item for keeping the heat in the home and they make a great modern accessory for most windows. Now, when it comes to keeping the heat in you’ll want to consider hanging thicker curtains or blackout curtains over the largest windows in the…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home
It can be hectic to try and go out on Valentine’s Day as everyone is out and the reservation list is usually full. So instead of fighting the crowds, why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your own home where you won’t find a line up and the menu is up to you! Keep reading to learn how to celebrate Valentines day at home: Dinner & A MovieYou can’t go wrong with dinner and a movie, especially when it’s in the comfort of your own home. Plan for an evening of takeout and rented movies or spend the evening cooking together and watching your favorite films. Whatever type of evening you…
How To Display Wine In The Home
If you happen to be a wine lover or perhaps even a wine connoisseur, then you must have a few bottles of wine just waiting to be displayed before they’re enjoyed. Now, there are so many ways to display your wine, the options can almost be overwhelming. So, to help we’ve narrowed it down to a few of the best ideas that are functional and have a designer look. Click on each picture for more details.
4 Tips For Decorating Small Spaces
Homes and apartments seem to be getting smaller and more compact by the minute, which means you don’t end up with a huge amount of square footage to work with. But living in a small space can be really great if you decorate well and take the time to create a home that is as functional as possible. Keep reading for 4 tips for decorating small spaces: Bring Light: When you’re working with a small room or area of the home, the number one concern should be light. First, let in as much natural light as possible, decorate with a light color palette, and lastly, make sure to bring in lamps or…
How To Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
As colder temperatures arrive and snow starts to fall, we end up spending more time keeping warm next to the fireplace at home. So why not add to the feeling of warmth and whip up a batch of banana chocolate chip muffins! With a few ingredients and a little time you’ll have the perfect muffins to enjoy with friends and family on a cold winters day. Keep reading for the recipe: Ingredients 2-4 Ripe Bananas, Mashed 1 3/4 Cup Of Flour 1/2 Cup Of Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Of Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Of Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Of Baking Powder 3/4 Cup Of Chocolate Chips 1 Egg, Beaten 1 Teaspoon Of Vanilla…
3 Easy Ways To Save Energy At Home
When you think about making changes around the home, you may want to consider your energy consumption as an easy change to make. With a few simple steps, you can save energy around the home and potentially lower your monthly bill which can really add up over the year. Keep reading to learn how to save energy at home: Use Power Bar: Using an electric power bar to allow for more items to be plugged in at one time is not only handy but also can help save energy. By simply turning off the power bar before you go to bed, you will save energy and potentially you will save money…
How To Create A Cozy Living Room
The living room is truly the hub of the house where usually everyone gathers at some point during the day. So, you want it to be a cozy space where everyone feels welcome to get comfortable and relax. To achieve that, it’s important to consider using warm tones, comfortable fabrics and layers of light. Keep reading to learn more on how to create a cozy living room. Accent Wall An inexpensive yet effective way to create a cozy feel for the whole room is to paint an accent wall into the room. When choosing a color for your accent wall, make sure to choose a warm tone that will pair nicely…
How To Create An Organized Workspace
As technology continues to grow and become part of our every day lives we have to remember to keep things in perspective and stay as organized as possible. New tech devices, gadgets & more can easily clutter our desks making it nearly impossible to stay efficient. With home offices becoming more common we want to create a space where the workspace organized, efficient and distractions are minimized. Sort Through Sort through the initial layer of papers, gadgets and items on your desk and organize all the items into categories. Decide what is an everyday use item, what can be tossed and which items are simply cluttering your desk. Organize Now…
Where To Purchase A Valor Fireplace
Ever wondered where you can purchase, view, or even just feel the warmth of a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace? Valor does not sell their products online, but rather works with an authorized dealership network throughout North America. Each Valor Fireplace is sold via an authorized dealer network across Canada & the United States. Providing quality installations and aftermarket service, Valor dealers ensure that owning a Valor Fireplace is an enjoyable experience. Why Doesn’t Valor Sell Online? Some wonder why we don’t just sell our fireplaces online. Unfortunately buying online does not assure a qualified, safe installation or aftermarket servicing. Hidden costs, improper installations and bad service are just a few…
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