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Five Ways To Prepare Your Backyard For Winter
While we would love to ignore that winter is on the way, it’s a great time to start preparing your outdoor space for the colder season. Fall yard work can actually be pretty enjoyable with the cool but comfortable temperature, and the tasks aren’t too labour intensive but highly rewarding. Rake The Leaves While the leaves are beautiful as they change colour and fall from the trees, they, unfortunately, need to…
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Q&A: How Can I Prep My Fireplace For Fall?
It won’t be long until we see leaves falling to the ground and colder temperatures sweeping in, sending us all inside for a little extra warmth and comfort. Before that fall weather hits, this is a great time to pay a little extra attention to your Valor Gas Fireplace and perform the maintenance and upkeep it needs to keep burning all fall and winter long. These little tasks can go…
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Four Quick Tips For Interior Painting Your Home
Painting the interior of your home can seem overwhelming and daunting, even when you’re tackling the smallest area. However, it doesn’t have to feel that way, especially if you get prepared and organized before starting. Before you begin to paint the walls, make sure to grab a few essential supplies such as paint, brushes, drop cloths, a ladder and anything else you might need to get you started. Prep The Walls…
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Three Easy Things To Do For Your Home This March
Can you believe that the spring season is right around the corner? Most of us have had a tough winter in terms of weather, so most are looking forward to the flowers blooming and the sun shining once again. However, before we get to spring, we have to get ourselves and our home ready for the new season’s arrival. These few simple ideas can make the arrival of spring that…
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
There is nothing better than the smell of a freshly baked good, cooking away in the oven. Not only will your house smell amazing through the process, but you’ll also be able to serve and share your hard work with your family and friends. One very sharable treat that will have everyone talking is making homemade soft pretzels right from your own kitchen! These pretzels taste just like the ones…
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8 BBQ Tips For The Summer
For the most part, Barbecue season is officially upon us! In most places, we are seeing sunny days that last all the way into the evening, which means it’s time to get grilling. But before you fire up the grill and start cooking, you might need a few tips to make sure your BBQ is the best it can be all summer long. These tips will help you become a…
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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…
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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…
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5 Ways To Prep Your Backyard For Winter
While we would love to ignore the fact that Winter is on the way, it’s a great time to start preparing our outdoor space for the colder season. Fall yard work can actually be pretty enjoyable with the cool but comfortable temperature and the tasks aren’t too labour intensive. Check out the list below for 5 ways to prep your backyard for Winter: Rake & Clean: While the leaves are beautiful as…
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Homemade Apple Cinnamon Bread
Fall officially arrives in a few weeks, but if you’re feeling a little impatient for the new season, why not bake a classic Fall treat? This delicious apple cinnamon bread is perfect as a breakfast treat or served as a dessert and can be frozen if you duplicate the recipe. Keep reading to find out how to make homemade apple cinnamon bread: Ingredients: 3 Cups Of Flour 2 Cups Of Sugar…
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