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Four Quick Tips For Interior Painting Your Home
Painting the interior of your home can seem overwhelming and daunting, even when you’re tackling the smallest area. However, it doesn’t have to feel that way, especially if you get prepared and organized before starting. Before you begin to paint the walls, make sure to grab a few essential supplies such as paint, brushes, drop cloths, a ladder and anything else you might need to get you started. Prep The Walls…
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How To Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors
While we wait for the gardening season to begin, you can get a head start by growing some delicious herbs and spices inside! It may sound complicated, but really with a few simple steps, you can have an indoor herb garden that will supply you with new and exciting flavours for all of your upcoming meals. All you need is a sunny space in your homes such as a window or…
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Three Different Ways To Clean Wood Cutting Boards
We all have a few essential items that we must have in our kitchen and our home. One of the more popular items that you can find in almost any kitchen is a cutting board, and in this case, we’re referring to wood cutting boards. Not only are wood cutting boards slated to last longer, but they have also been shown to collect fewer bacteria overall when cleaned properly. Knowing…
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How To Style Your Coffee Table
In most living spaces, you’ll find comfortable couches surrounding a center table known as a coffee table! The name “coffee table” was heard first in the 1920s because most tables of this type are lower in height and provided a great place to put your coffee. However, since then, this functional surface has become so much more and works for a strong surface for displaying your favorite items and personality.…
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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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Decorating With The Rule Of Three
In the home and design world, one saying you may hear from time to time is to follow the “rule of three.” Now you may be wondering what the means and how you can apply it to your own decorating style. Well, the rule of three is precisely how it sounds, and it sticks to a pretty simple concept. If you apply this rule within your home and design plan, you…
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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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Valor Fireplaces Social Media: Facebook & Twitter
Did you know that Valor Fireplaces has several social media accounts that give you exclusive, behind the scenes look at what goes on at Valor? Valor has several social media accounts that provide our followers with updates about our new and existing products, sneak peeks of new products, and, most importantly, a social connection to your favorite fireplace manufacture. If you aren’t already a follower, read below to see what…
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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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How To Store Paperwork
In almost any home, you will find a spot where all the paper, bills, and mail tends to gather together and create one massive clutter pile. Unfortunately, these paper items tend to pile up quickly, and you usually will find yourself digging through stacks of mail and bills only to feel overwhelmed by how much paper you have. Luckily, there is an easy process that will combat this paper clutter…
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