Q&A: Is My Fireplace Eco Friendly?
When it comes to large appliances or home purchases, it can be really important to consider how your purchase will affect the environment and what kind of impact it will make. So, this usually means we need to do some in-depth research to see what pros and cons come with our purchase. In this case, when you think of buying a Valor Gas Fireplace, you may be wondering how efficient…
Homemade Watermelon Lemonade
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start testing out some new drinks before the sunshine shows up for good! A great drink choice for the Summer is lemonade, but that classic recipe can sometimes get a little boring, so why not shake things up a bit with a new and improved lemonade recipe. This easy to make, watermelon lemonade is not only thirst-quenching, but it’s…
Do’s & Don’ts Of Decorating With Metals
Metal is a material we see everywhere and are in contact with throughout each day. But have you thought about using metal within your home’s design and color palette? Metal items, decor, or even metal finishes can look really great in any home or design plan if they are used and showcased correctly. Luckily, we have a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to decorating with metal around…
Creative Home Bar Ideas
Do you love to entertain? Most people you talk to like to have people over for social nights or dinner parties full of great food and drinks. But do you ever find something is missing on these nights? One of the critical components that sometimes can be forgotten is beverages! Whether you are serving nonalcoholic cocktails or smooth high balls, presentation, and how you serve your drinks is very important.…
5 Creative Ways To Reuse Wine Corks
Wine is something that can be found all over the world, and it can be hard to find a person who doesn’t enjoy a glass now and then. But what about what is leftover when a bottle of wine is finished. Obviously, we are left with a tall wine bottle that could be reused to make more wine, recycled, or used in a project. But what about the wine cork?…
How To Keep Cool This Summer
As we head for the hot Summertime, it can be extra hard to stay cool during those muggy days and nights. Â Sleeping becomes more difficult with the rising temperatures, and often just being indoors can be too hot to handle! So what is the best solution? If you have an air conditioner or fan, obviously these can really help to cool your home, but you may need to get more…
How To Fix Stubborn Drawers!
There is nothing worse than a dresser or storage unit with drawers that just won’t cooperate. Whether you’re dealing with an antique dresser that won’t budge or with a drawer that is so stuck it is almost unusable, don’t fear as we have the perfect solution! Not only are sticky drawers an overall easy fix, and you also won’t have to look far in your home for the supplies needed. Depending on…
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…
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…
5 Ways To Make Laundry Day Easier
It is pretty common to find out that most people don’t love doing laundry. Between the washing, drying, sorting, and putting away, it’s not everyone’s version of a good time. But unfortunately, laundry is something that needs to be done regularly, and if it has to be done, we might as well make it a fun and functional experience. The best way to do that is to make your laundry…
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