The History Of Valor Fireplaces & Miles Industries
Have you ever looked at your Valor Fireplace and wondered where it all began? The cozy warmth of your fireplace comes with an exciting and strong Canadian story. Miles Industries was created in 1977 in North Vancouver, British Columbia by Gary and Martin Miles. The Miles family created a strong connection with a major British fireplace manufacturer, Valor Heating, and from there, they decided to create an unstoppable plan that…
Valor’s Green Initiative
When trying to be ecologically friendly and live a green, clean lifestyle it’s important to consider every detail in your home and life including your fireplace. Luckily, you can rest easy knowing your Valor Fireplace has you covered when you begin to make changes that will help your home run more efficiently. When we look closer at how your Valor Fireplace is running, it can be seen that with a…
How To Decorate With Chalkboards
Home and decor inspiration changes regularly, as there is always a new idea or style waiting around the corner. But one decor trend that has stuck around over the last few years, chalkboards or using chalkboard paint in and around the home. Chalkboards can be so versatile as you can use them as a practical way of communication, as beautiful wall decor or you can even paint a whole wall…
Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace For Fall
The Fall season is almost officially here and Winter won’t be far behind which means it’s time to get your home ready for the upcoming change in weather. One way to prepare yourself for the cold part of the year is to give your gas fireplace a deep clean inside and out, ideally, your gas fireplace would be cleaned at the start and end of each season. Cleaning your fireplace…
How To Decorate With Natural Elements
Bringing a little bit of nature into our homes can provide a balance between the two areas and form a connection that helps each room flow into one another. So, where do you start when it comes to decorating with natural elements? Well, you may need to do a little exploring to find a few items from the outside to use as natural decor for your home the search process…
Q&A: What Are The Benefits Of A Gas Fireplace Compared To Wood?
While fireplaces can look and feel similar to one another, a gas fireplace and a wood fireplace have several key differences or features that need to be taken into account when deciding what suits your home the best. Read below to discover frequently asked questions related to this topic, and to learn how a Valor Gas Fireplace, insert or stove will provide you with optimal home benefits. Q: What Are…
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