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4 Ways To Style Your Mantel
If you already own a Valor Fireplace, then you know that the beautiful flickering flames can catch almost anyone’s eye, drawing them to the center of the room. However, once they have finished admiring your beautiful fireplace unit, their eyes may wander onto your mantel or the decor surrounding your fireplace. This is why it’s essential to pay special attention and care to these surrounding areas, making sure they…
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How Small Decor Changes Can Make A Big Statement
Sometimes when it comes to home design, we need to go big to make a real statement. However, with the new style and trends appearing lately, it seems that a few small changes can say a lot more than some of the bigger, more drastic choices. The trick is finding the decor changes that work well for your space and represent your overall personality and style. Keep reading to find out…
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Beautiful Backsplash Ideas For Your Home
While the little details in your home may seem minor, you would be amazed at how one small change can create a whole new look. This can be especially true when it comes to choosing a backsplash for your home. This seemingly small detail in your kitchen or bathroom can somehow complete the whole room’s look and adds a new visual aspect to your space. Choosing the right backsplash can…
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How To Decorate With The Color Of The Year
Pantone has officially announced the color of the year and this year it is classic blue which is a color that can be brilliant in so many different settings. Now, while this blue might seem bold in design, it makes a strong statement and can compliment and work with many color palettes. Keep reading for some inspiration and tips to help you incorporate this great color into your home. Accent…
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Q&A: How Can I Heat My Home In A Power Outage?
When the wind blows and winter weather hits, we can usually expect a few power outages throughout the year and it’s important to be prepared. This is especially true when it comes to the heating in the home because you want to make sure the whole family stays warm even in the worst of times. Can My Gas Fireplace Heat My Home During A Power Outage? While not all gas…
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How To Prepare Your Home For The Holidays
The holidays are slowly sneaking around the corner, and once they arrive, everyone becomes extra busy as they celebrate the season. So, before the chaos begins, why not get your home prepped and ready, so you have less to do when the fun starts! This means tackling a few key areas in your home, prepping the most used areas and giving your house an overall look to make sure everything…
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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 Incorporate Copper Into Your Home
Copper seems to be all the rage lately, within homes and on the pages of design magazines. This is no surprise as copper has a standout look that attracts the eye but still mixes well with other neutrals, metals, and colors. Because copper is so attractive, it’s important to use it the right way and make sure it shines within your home and decor scheme but to do that, you…
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Q&A: What Maintenance Will My Gas Fireplace Need?
The care and maintenance of your gas fireplace is very important. You always want to ensure your fireplace is in good working condition, so you can flip on the heat on whenever it’s needed. So, the big question is how much maintenance does your Valor Gas Fireplace really need? Once a month? Once a year? And what’s the best way to ensure your fireplace runs smoothly every time? These are…
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Homemade, Rustic Tomato Soup
As the Summer sun fades and the cooler weather arrives, that usually means that our day-to-day routines switch into a different mode. We tend to wear warmer clothes, prepare the house for the Fall and Winter seasons and start cooking warmer and heartier foods as the temperature drops outside. So, what could be better than a warm bowl of tomato soup to keep warm and full throughout the colder…