How To Keep Cool This Summer
As we head for the hot Summertime, it can be extra hard to stay cool during those muggy days and nights. Sleeping becomes more difficult with the rising temperatures, and often just being indoors can be too hot to handle! So what is the best solution? If you have an air conditioner or fan, obviously these can really help to cool your home, but you may need to get more…
How To Choose Patio Furniture For Your Outdoor Space
When we have an outdoor space such as a deck or backyard, usually the area can call for furniture of some kind. By adding furniture, you are extending the size of your home by creating another social or relaxing place for the entire family. One of the issues of outdoor space is deciding on the perfect patio furniture to accommodate your needs. Between couches, chairs, ottomans, and chaises, the options…
5 DIY Ways To Make Your Backyard Better
When warm weather hits in full force, and the sun is shining bright, the best place to be is outside or even better, in your backyard! Whether you have a small space to work with or a large patio with endless opportunities, it’s time to start getting ready for the Spring and Summer months! A great way to do that is to create some practical yet exciting DIY items to…
5 Must Have Decor Items For Your Valor Fireplace
Other than the fireplace itself, what makes a room come together? Some would say that it’s larger furniture, such as a couch or a cozy armchair, but we like to think the little details make all the difference when it comes to the big picture. For example, with the right area rug or well-hung painting, you can change the entire look and feel of the room. So, now that we…
3 Creative Ways To Display Holiday Cards
The holidays are officially upon us as the lights start to go up around town, and trees start appearing in the windows of our neighborhood homes. However, usually, we can’t welcome the holidays, without welcoming a stream of holiday and Christmas cards into our mailboxes. So, if that’s the case, what is the best way to display the beautiful holiday and Christmas cards you receive around your home? Well, rather…
Decorating With Christmas Lights Indoors
When you think of Christmas and decorating with lights, you might think of lighting your Christmas tree or hanging a few strands outside the house for a festive touch. But if we look beyond the traditional places to hang lights, you may find the options are endless when it comes to decorating with lights. Not only will decorating with lights give your whole house a festive touch, but you’ll also…
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…
3 Ways To Prepare Before The Power Goes Out
Storms and power outages can be quite common depending on where you live and what’s worse is when bad weather hits you know the lights are going to go out and the heat will be close behind. If you happen to be the owner of a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace you already know that your Valor is prepared for any storm no matter the size as your fireplace unit will…
How To Enjoy Your Gas Fireplace This Summer
Let’s face it, our gas fireplace gets far less use in the Summer months compared to the Fall/Winter seasons and that makes total sense. However, just because it happens to be a sunny time of year it doesn’t mean that your gas fireplace needs to be ignored. You can still enjoy and use your fireplace over the summer and give it a little extra attention before winter arrives. Maintenance &…
Decorating With Lemons
When you are looking for some bright, Summer-inspired decor look no further than fresh lemons! This versatile fruit is the perfect ingredient to making your home feel Summer-ready and it will bring a bright pop of color to your space. Citrusy Display To really show off your love of Summer and of lemons, why not create a lemon display that will not only be visually pleasing but can also be…
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