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Three Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
For most homeowners, it can be pretty difficult not to become nose blind within your own home. “Nose blindness” basically consists of getting used to the smells and odours in our homes, such as smells from cooking, pets, and the constant rotation of people in and out of the home. It’s been said that we can become almost 100% blind to the smells in our homes, but this same theory…
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How To Create An Indoor Garden
There is an exciting trend that has started to pop up this year that brings a little bit of the outdoors into your home: indoor gardens. These beautiful yet practical gardens have become all the rage due to their functionality and pop of color that they bring into the home, and that plant care can be an extra relaxing hobby. Not to mention, if you’re planting herbs, the smell is…
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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. Β This is why it’s essential to pay special attention and care to these surrounding areas, making sure they…
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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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3 Ways To Upgrade The Outside Of Your Home
When it comes to your home, it can be easy to focus all of our time and attention on the inside. After all, that is where we spend the majority of our time. This means it’s essential to remember that the outside of our home needs just as much love as the inside. Now, it may seem intimidating to try to update and upgrade the exterior of the home, but…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Have A Mudroom
Mudrooms are one of those ongoing trends that can be found in modern homes today all over the world. There is a good reason these petite rooms are built into new houses because they tend to bring organization and cleanliness into the home and make life just a little easier. Mudrooms will essentially act as a catch-all for the entire family, whether you choose to use it for extra storage…
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5 Plants For Beginner Gardeners
Creating a beautiful garden with fresh flowers, greenery, and produce can be a difficult challenge, especially if you’re new to gardening. Luckily, there is an easy way to start as a beginner gardener by planting plants that are easy to grow and maintain and take simple steps to keep them thriving. Check out the list below to find five plants that are perfect for beginner gardeners: Lavender Lavender not only…
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Valor Smart Features: 5 Day Pilot Shutdown
Last week on the blog, we reviewed the six-hour turndown smart feature that comes built into all Valor Fireplace units. This feature is very innovative and knows just how to keep you comfortable while you spend time at home. To read more on the six-hour turndown feature, jump over to thisΒ postΒ and make sure to watch the informativeΒ video! For today, we are highlighting another one of Valor Fireplace’s smart features: 5…
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4 Christmas Traditions To Try This Year
It’s officially time to prepare for the holidays and spread some holiday cheer. One way to get fully equipped for the upcoming festivities is to plan traditions that can be done year after year with the whole family. You can create and implement a few special activities or ideas to do every year, or if you find yourself stumped, we have gathered up some great traditions that can be done…
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Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace For Fall
The Fall season is almost officially here and Winter won’t be far behind which means it’s time to get your home ready for the upcoming change in weather. One way to prepare yourself for the cold part of the year is to give your gas fireplace a deep clean inside and out, ideally, your gas fireplace would be cleaned at the start and end of each season. Cleaning your fireplace…
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