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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. Β So, what could be better than a warm bowl of tomato soup to keep warm and full throughout the colder…
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How To Make Your Fireplace Stand Out
When you look at the fireplace in your home, do you find that it gets lost within the room? This is commonly the case because fireplaces can be seen as a practical item rather than a centrepiece. But there is no reason why your fireplace shouldn’t be the center of attention and really be a standout piece in the room! To give your fireplace a little extra oomph and really…
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Homemade Apple Butter
When September arrives, it usually brings a few great things with it, such as seasonal fruit, cooler evenings and beautifully colored trees and leaves! Now, as mentioned, seasonal fruit is one of the great things that tend to arrive with the new Fall season; in particular, Apples come into season and in all different varieties. So what will you use all those apples for? Why not make homemade apple butter…
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Fall Inspiration For Your Fireplace
In just a few weeks, we will be welcoming the beginning of Fall and embracing the colder weather and the leaves scattered on the ground. So, what could be a better way to welcome Fall than by decorating our home and the surrounding area of our Valor Gas Fireplace to really get into the season. When it comes to decorating your fireplace and the space that surrounds it, you want…
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4 Ways To Display Candles Around The Home
There is nothing better than the flickering flame and soft light that candles can give off when lit and displayed around the home. Not only do these little flames provide low lighting for any space, but they also blanket the house with the feeling of relaxation in almost no time at all, but that’s not all these candles are good for. In fact, by using and lighting candles around the…
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Q&A: What Is The Best Fireplace For My New Home?
When you’re building a home from scratch or moving into a pre-existing house, it can be an overwhelming process while you decide on every last detail before move-in day arrives! But one decision that shouldn’t be overwhelming is, researching and buying a gas fireplace for your home. The questions below can help you decide what fireplace is best for your home. Q: Should I consider the square feet of my…
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How To Prepare Your Home For Fall
Well, as we enjoy the last bit of our Summer holidays and soak up the sun, that can only mean one thing: Fall is right around the corner. In fact, according to our calendars, the first day of Fall arrives on September 22nd, which means we need to get our homes ready for the upcoming colder months. This is a great time to tackle some projects and to-do list items…
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3 Home Items To Upcycle
Upcycling isn’t a new word in the home and design community, but it may be one you haven’t heard very often. Basically, upcycling means taking an item you own or have found and changing it to a product that provides more value and use than in its original form. The rules for upcycling are simple: there are no rules, and creativity should be the number one project material! You can…
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4 Ways To Decorate With Books
Even if you’re not an avid book reader, most of us can find a small collection of books sitting around the house that have been well-loved and read. But once you’ve tackled those books, where do they end up within your home? For most, these books can be found collecting dust on a bookshelf and sitting where they can’t be appreciated. So, instead of leaving these wonderfully loved books behind,…
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5 Must Have Light Fixtures
Within our homes, light is one of the most essential features as it allows us to change the mood in a few seconds and can make the house feel instantly more comfortable. The key is finding the right level of light for your home and finding a style that represents you and the overall design within your home. Β So, now that you’re on the search for the right light, where…
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