4 Tips For A Warm Home
While it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, it’s important we keep our home nice and toasty warm. Now, you can easily bundle up with a sweater or two to avoid the cold temperatures, but why not find ways to warm up your house and keep it cozy for the whole family. Keep reading for 4 tips for a warm home: Utilize Curtains: Curtains can be a great item for keeping the heat in the home and they make a great modern accessory for most windows. Now, when it comes to keeping the heat in you’ll want to consider hanging thicker curtains or blackout curtains over the largest windows in the…
How To Create A Cozy Living Room
The living room is truly the hub of the house where usually everyone gathers at some point during the day. So, you want it to be a cozy space where everyone feels welcome to get comfortable and relax. To achieve that, it’s important to consider using warm tones, comfortable fabrics and layers of light. Keep reading to learn more on how to create a cozy living room. Accent Wall An inexpensive yet effective way to create a cozy feel for the whole room is to paint an accent wall into the room. When choosing a color for your accent wall, make sure to choose a warm tone that will pair nicely…
Make Your Home Easier To Clean
Cleaning the home can be an annoying task that seems to never end, but it doesn’t have to be that way! With a few simple tasks, you should find your home easier to clean as you settle into a new, efficient routine. Keep reading to learn how to make your home easier to clean: Combat Clutter When it comes to keeping the house clean, clutter can really impact how the house looks and feels. So, naturally to make your home easier to clean, eliminate any and all clutter around your home to allow for a minimalist look and more open space. Don’t forget to tackle areas such as bookshelves, nightstands and…
Advantages of Radiant Heat
A lot of people wonder, what makes a Valor fireplace different than all of the others out there? Some might think it’s the unique looks of our fires, some might attribute the fronts and accessories, but the real stand out is Radiant Heat Technology. Regarded as the most comfortable and healthiest form of heating, radiant heating can be used for both heating indoor and outdoor areas. The basis of radiant heat is the sun itself – like the sun’s rays, radiant heat moves in straight lines warming all objects in its path which, in turn, act as small heat convectors and multiply the warmth. Valor’s Advantage Valor’s unique burner technology maximizes…
5 Helpful Tips For Decluttering
There is something about the new year and the month of January, that get us cleaning, organizing and decluttering our homes more than usual. So, to take advantage of this new found energy we’ve gathered 5 helpful tips for decluttering your home. Keep reading to find out more: Start By Collecting: Take a quick tour of the house with a laundry basket or box in hand. Pick up anything that isn’t in its correct place and throw it in the box and start putting things back as you walk by. This method will instantly reset your space and help you see areas of clutter. Tackle The Paper: Paper is one of the biggest items…
How To Be A Great Host For The Holidays
Parties and dinner are so common this time of year that it can make the month of December fly by. In fact, the month can be made even busier if you happen to be the host for Christmas! Between the prep work and actually hosting the event, there is a lot to remember. This includes being a great host, which is easy to forget when you are trying to get everything done. So before you host your next event, check out this list to learn how to be a great host for the holidays: Prepare In Advance When you’re hosting Christmas dinner, it can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. However,…
How To Display Christmas Cards
This time of year brings lots of incoming mail and usually a few Christmas cards and well wishes. These cards are perfect for displaying around the home and when they are creatively arranged they double as Christmas decorations for the season. All of these ideas you can make in your home and it can be a great project for the whole family. Keep reading to find out how to display Christmas cards: DIY Holiday Display If you want to display a unique Christmas tree this holiday season and create a new way for you to display your Christmas cards this is the perfect idea for you. You will need to…
3 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
Trying to keep your home smelling fresh and clean can be quite a challenge depending on how big your household is. This is especially true if you have kids or pets who tend to bring in a whole new set of smells. So, what can you do to conquer the smell? Well, we have 3 super simple tricks that can make your home smell amazing, keep reading to find out more: Stovetop Potpourri: This idea uses ingredients you most likely have around the house and the stove. You simply pick a few of your favourite edible ingredients that have a scent that you love and add them into a small saucepan with…
4 Houseplants For Beginners
Houseplants are a wonderful addition to any home as they bring in a refreshing feel that reminds you of the outside. Now, if this is your first try at caring for plants or if you happen to have a bit of a black thumb when it comes to gardening, it’s important to start with easy to care for plants. Keep reading to learn more about the 4 best houseplants for beginners: Spider plant (Chlorophytum) Spider plants are a great starter houseplant because it tends to survive in the worst of conditions and isn’t overly needy. It will need the basics, good soil and water but doesn’t require sunlight. This plant…
Fall Decor Inspiration
Fall has officially arrived, which means it’s time to break out the Autumn decor and decorate your home! Whether you choose to decorate the indoors or outdoors of your home, displaying Fall themed items will make your home feel even more welcoming and cozy. Keep reading to gather up some Fall decor inspiration: Welcome Home Decorating the front entrance of the home for Fall can set a very welcoming impression for anyone who enters. You can decorate with anything from wood signs to real pumpkins to create your own custom look by using a mix of materials. Don’t forget to bring in touches of natural elements in your design such as…
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