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How To Use Corners In Your Home
In most homes, you will find small corners or spaces in different rooms that don’t seem to hold much value. But we like to think those spaces are underrated and sometimes forgotten about in the grand scheme of things. Small spaces or corners can be great when you are trying to maximize storage, increase the functionality of your room, or improve your style. How does this work, may you ask? Well,…
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Five Ways To Prepare Your Home For Fall
Can you believe that Summer is slowly coming to a close? It’s unbelievable how fast time moves when you’re having fun in the summer sunshine. So, as we enjoy the last few weeks of summer, it’s a great time to start preparing for Fall inside and around the outside of your home. These items are easy to check off your list and leave you feeling prepared for the next season.…
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How To Make Summer Fruit Last Longer
Summer fruits such as peaches and nectarines are a sweet treat that truly gives us the feeling of summertime, so it makes sense that we want to make this feeling last all year long. One way to bottle up summer is to preserve your favourite fruit in multiple ways to enjoy them throughout the year. Jam If you want the taste of summer fruit to last for a few extra…
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Why is my Fireplace Manual Important?
While instruction manuals might be something you usually just throw in the nearest drawer, your Valor Fireplace’s manual contains important safety, servicing, and future reference material. We would highly suggest reading your manual before the initial operation to learn about the many benefits and features associated with your Valor Fireplace. What can I learn from my manual? Fireplace safety information – barrier screens, viewing glass & more Lighting instructions Fireplace…
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Top Five Reasons to Choose a Valor
So what really makes a Valor fireplace stand out over the competition? Since 1890 Valor has ensured that each new gas fireplace is efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and provides optimal comfort through radiant heat and controllability. A leader in design and product innovation, Valor aims to provide energy-efficient home comfort products that will satisfy our customers throughout North America. Top 5 Reasons to Own a Valor Gas Fireplace No Power No…
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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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How To Make Your Home Feel Welcoming
It’s important to live in a space that feels comfortable and welcoming on an everyday basis. You can do a few key things to help your home feel extra inviting that won’t take much work, but that will leave a big impact. These tips will help you make your home feel welcoming to everyone who lives there and guests. What’s That Smell? When someone enters the home, you want to activate…
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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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Q&A: How To Prepare Your Fireplace For Warm Weather
We are already starting to see warm weather and higher temperatures in most places, even though we haven’t welcomed the summer season yet. Due to this change in the weather, it can be a great time to think about what needs to be done for your gas fireplace over the warmer months all the way up until Fall. Once you’re armed with the information on how to upkeep and care…
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