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,…
Good Morning Blueberry Muffins
Whether you are heading to work, school, or just starting your day at home, it can be hard to find the right breakfast to start your day. Most of us are looking for something quick and easy, so with a little prep, you can have breakfast waiting for you. These “good morning” muffins can be made first thing in the morning or the night before and can be frozen for…
Winter Chicken Noodle Soup
As the temperatures continue to get colder and colder outside, we usually find ourselves leaning towards eating warm and comforting food in front of our gas fireplace. One food that is perfect for those chilly days is a bowl of hearty, winter chicken noodle soup. This chicken noodle soup recipe is an excellent option for dinner or lunch, and it will make enough soup to have leftovers for the next…
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…
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…
3 Ways To Stain Wood
Vintage wood finishes have been on trend for the last few years, and it never seems to go out of style. So it makes sense that when you buy new or natural wood products in-store, you may find yourself wanting more of a distressed, rustic look that gives it a unique personality. The good news is, there is an easy, effective way to age your natural wood products and it…
Homemade Apple Cider
This homemade apple cider is the perfect drink for the Fall season especially if you find yourself with last-minute guests as it won’t take long to whip up a batch of this festive cider. Once you’ve made your cider, make sure to top it off with a fresh apple garnish to celebrate the fruit of the season and add a refreshing twist to this warm beverage. Ingredients 8-10 Apples, any…
How To Make Scented Pinecones For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and outside temperatures dropping lower and lower, it’s easy to see that Fall has officially arrived. So while we may find ourselves heading inside to get comfortable and warm, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t bring a little of that Fall feeling from the outdoors into our home. By creating scented pinecones that have a smell of cardamom and cinnamon, you will bring a festive…
Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup
As we enjoy the last few days of the Summer season and prepare to welcome the new season, nothing feels more Fall-like than a warm bowl of roasted tomato soup. Even better, this tomato soup is simple to make, easy to freeze and only calls for a few simple ingredients and some fresh produce that you most likely have on hand already. Ingredients 2 Pounds Of Tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp…
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…
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