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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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Q&A: How To Choose An Outdoor Fireplace
It won’t be long until the weather starts to improve and the temperatures start to rise, however, we will still be experiencing lower temperatures at night, especially with a wind chill that can visit in the spring season. So, to keep warm on these lighter evenings, why not consider a Valor outdoor fireplace? Not only, will this provide you with radiant heat that lasts all year round, it will also…
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Q&A: What Is The Safest Way To Decorate My Fireplace?
When it comes to decorating around your gas fireplace, you may have some questions about these items’ safety and the heat your fireplace outputs. So whether your thinking about hanging your TV above your fireplace or a beautiful piece of art, the questions and answers below should leave you with reassurance as you go on to decorate and enjoy your gas fireplace. Is it safe to mount an item such…
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A Look Back At 2020: Fireplace Q&A’s
This year we introduced a new post series on the Valor blog: Q&As that cover all of your burning questions about gas fireplaces and our homes. So, as the year slowly comes to a close this week, we want to highlight some of the best Q&A posts from the year to ensure that you haven’t missed any of this informational and exciting content before we roll into 2021. Q&A: What…
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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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8 BBQ Tips For The Summer
For the most part, Barbecue season is officially upon us! In most places, we are seeing sunny days that last all the way into the evening, which means it’s time to get grilling. But before you fire up the grill and start cooking, you might need a few tips to make sure your BBQ is the best it can be all summer long. These tips will help you become a…
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Ways To Make Your Bedroom More Relaxing
The bedroom is an essential room in the home, especially when it comes to your health and wellness! Not only is it our oasis of rest after a long day, but it’s also the place we go to for comfort and peace. So we must make our bedroom the place we want it to be and ensure that it is as relaxing as possible because that’s what everyone needs as…
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How To Make Home Deodorizer
Keeping your home smelling fresh and clean can be a difficult task on the best days. This is especially true if your house is fighting against the constant rush of kids, pets, guests, and everyday home traffic. Our first thought is to reach for a store-bought air fresher or spray, to mask the odors in the home. Instead of running to the store, you can make a DIY home deodorizer,…
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Q&A: Is a Gas Fireplace a Cost-Effective Way Of Heating your Home?
When we think about our monthly budget some of the biggest components include the cost of our home, our food, our electricity, and our heat. Heat is a major importance in the home because it will keep you and your family comfortable and warm even on the coldest nights. A gas fireplace, insert or stove is a cost-effective way to heat your home and help reduce energy costs. Below, we…
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Value of a Gas Fireplace Insert
Looking to update your existing wood-burning gas fireplace into a reliable, heater-rated Valor gas insert? Upgrade to an energy-efficient Valor gas fireplace insert to eliminate smoke, messy ashes and cold drafts. Valor inserts provide peak performance and improved operating efficiencies—saving you energy with AutoFire™. Increase your overall home efficiency while providing ease-of-use heat controls and effective warmth distribution. Watch the video below to learn more about the value of upgrading…
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