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Three Easy DIY Home Projects
The summer months are the best time to do home DIY projects because you can work outside, create something new and still enjoy the beautiful weather. These handpicked DIY projects are great for any skill level and can be done over a weekend with a few basic materials and tools. DIY Rope Rug This fashionable and modern looking rug will make a huge statement no matter what room you decide…
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Three Tips For An Extra Clean Home
Keeping the home clean and tidy can be quite a task, especially if you dealing with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms within your home. So, whatever can be done to make the process easier is important, right? These quick tips can cut your cleaning time in half and leave you more time to relax in the summer sun. No Shoes Allowed When it comes to keeping our floors, carpet, and rugs…
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3 Tricks For A Bug-Free Backyard
As the summer heat sets in, so do the bugs and creepy crawlers we find lurking in our yard. Annoying bugs like mosquitoes and ants can really become a problem in our outdoor space, so it’s vital to keep on top of these pests so they won’t disrupt your summer. Deep Clean The first main step to creating a bug-free space is to plan out a day for a deep…
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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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How To Make Springtime Lemon Loaf
Is there a 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 Potato Soup
There is nothing like a hot, steaming bowl of soup on a cold fall day. Seeing as the weather and temperatures outside continue to drop, this seems like the perfect time to whip up a batch of soup and cuddle up next to your Valor Fireplace for true comfort. This soup is hearty and filling, and very easy to freeze for later meals. But before you can get cozy, you’ll…
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3 Ways To Keep The Warmth In
The cold temperatures and winter weather are heading our way, and now is the time to think about keeping warm. Due to this change in weather, it’s extra important to bundle up and keep the home’s warmth for comfort all winter long. These simple ideas will help you keep warm, and you can get the whole family involved to help keep the warmth in. Consider Curtains & Window Coverings Most…
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How To Make Guests Feel Welcome In Your Home
This time of year, we can all expect a few guests to come to visit us for the holiday season or even just pop in for a quick coffee. Because of this, it’s important to be at the ready for guests as much as you can and make them feel as welcome as possible whether their stay is for an hour or for a few days. This is easy enough…
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Quick & Easy Cinnamon Buns
Who doesn’t love a homemade tray of warm cinnamon buns? Whether you’re preparing for guests, heading out to a social function or just have a craving, these cinnamon buns are quick, easy and delicious! They won’t take too much work to make, and the recipe can be easily doubled to make extras for a large crowd or for the freezer for later use. Ingredients Needed: 2 Cups Of Flour 1/4 Cup…
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