How To Incorporate Wood Into Your Home
Wood has made a huge comeback over the years and we are starting to see it in almost every home. Whether it’s wood floors or a wood bed frame, there are so many options when it comes to incorporating wood into your home and it can really help improve the look of your space. Flooring Wood flooring can be a great choice for almost any room in the house as it’s versatile and can really help update your space. While installing a new floor isn’t a quick way to incorporate wood into your home, the results will be well worth it and you’ll be left with brand new, low maintenance…
How To Refresh Your Home
When you’re feeling like you want to refresh and upgrade your home but you don’t know where to start, it can be good to start with small home projects. These simple tasks show impressive results and can leave your home feeling fresh and clean. Read on for more on how to refresh your home: Air Out The Home It’s likely someone in your home has had a cold or cough over the Winter season, so now is the perfect time to air it all out and kick out the germs. Try to plan for a warm day and open every door, window, and vent in the house for several hours…
4 Ways To Remove Tough Stains
Stain removal at home can be really difficult, especially depending on what surfaces you’re working with and how deep the stain is. However, if you keep a few secret tips up your sleeve, you’ll be able to tackle and remove the stain right away. Keep reading for 4 ways to remove tough stains: Red Wine Red wine can be one of the more dramatic stains, as when it spills it usually leaves a shockingly large, red stain that seems impossible to remove. Start by blotting up as much of the wine as possible, without rubbing the stain in further to the material. Sprinkle a standard table salt over top of…
DIY Lavender Linen Spray
Linen spray is a secret little trick for keeping your home and linens smelling fresh, with a light scent of lavender. This small, yet powerful linen spray can be made with a few ingredients that you most likely have laying around the house! One bottle of spray will last for months and can be sprayed daily for an extra fresh smelling home. Keep reading to find out how to make your own DIY Linen Spray: Ingredients: Small Spray Bottle 1/2 Cup Of Water 1/4 Cup Of Vodka 12 Drops Of Lavender Essential Oil Steps: Start by combining all ingredients into a small bowl and whisking for 20 seconds vigorously. This…
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,…
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