Q&A: What Are The Safety Features Of A Gas Fireplace?
When you’re looking to purchase a fireplace for your home, one of the most important things to consider is whether or not it will safe for the entire family. When installing a gas fireplace into the home, safety is priority number one. Fireplace surfaces, in particular the glass viewing window, can reach temperatures of over 500°F at full capacity and will remain hot for a short period of time after…
Q&A: Why choose a gas fireplace for your home?
When deciding on the right fireplace for your home and your family, you may find yourself browsing between a number of different options. Customers may consider gas, electric, wood, or even coal fireplaces during their search. While all of these options can provide warmth, a radiant gas fireplace will provide steady, even heat–creating a comfortable ambiance in the room. Discover why you should consider a gas fireplace in your home,…
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 this post and make sure to watch the informative video! For today, we are highlighting another one of Valor Fireplace’s smart features:…
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…
How To Keep Your Pet Safe Around The Fireplace
Pet safety around the fireplace may not be your first thought, as most times, we assume that our cat or dog will know better. But most pets will let the curiosity get the best of them and check out the flickering flames of a fireplace, which means we have to ensure their safety. Now, if you plan to purchase or already own a Valor Fireplace, you may already know about the safety…
6 Household Hacks For Vinegar
Vinegar is something most of us have around the house or hiding in the cupboards. It may not be something you use regularly, but surprisingly it can be the magic ingredient to fixing common household issues. Vinegar is so versatile it can be applied in and around the house, outside in the garden, and as a base for homemade, natural cleaners. Wood Water Rings: Forget to use a coaster? Vinegar has…
Q&A: What To Look For When Purchasing A Fireplace
When you’re in the market for a fireplace, there is a lot to consider before making your final buying decision. Whether you are replacing an older fireplace in your living room or installing a zero-clearance gas fireplace into your brand new home, it’s important to find a fireplace that fits the needs of your home and your family. Q: What Fireplace Suits My Home The Best? When it comes to…
Tips For Tackling Fall Cleaning
We talk a lot about Spring cleaning because it’s a great time of year to give the house an overhaul and a big clean, but we can’t forget to talk about Fall cleaning as well because it’s just as important! Taking the time to clean, organize and repair your home before the cold months start to approach can make a difference once Wintertime arrives and it will allow you to…
Homemade Summer Peach Tea
There is nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink on a hot day in the Summer, especially when you can whip up a delicious peach concoction in the comfort of your own home. This homemade Summer peach tea uses beautiful fresh peaches which happen to be in season right now, your favorite black tea and a little sugar to create a refreshing peach flavored beverage that is perfect for sharing.…
How To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
As we hit the peak of the Summer season, the temperatures keep rising outside and the sun seems to shine brighter every day, which makes keeping ourselves comfortable an absolute priority. Now the big question is how do you get your home and yourself to a good temperature? Well, you won’t need expensive air conditioning but you might need to get a little creative for some great results that keep…
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