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3 Tricks For A Bug-Free Backyard
As the summer heat sets in, so do the bugs and creepy crawlers we find lurking in our yard. Annoying bugs like mosquitoes and ants can really become a problem in our outdoor space, so it’s vital to keep on top of these pests so they won’t disrupt your summer. Deep Clean The first main step to creating a bug-free space is to plan out a day for a deep…
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How To Spring Clean Your Valor Fireplace
Scheduling a regular maintenance check with your local authorized dealer helps to ensure safe and efficient use as well as maximizing the service life of your Valor gas fireplace. We have developed a list of guidelines that will help you maintain and maximize the performance of your fireplace for Spring 2021. Fireplace surfaces, in particular the glass viewing window, are extremely hot during operation and will remain hot for a…
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How To Make Homemade Glass Cleaner
Do you ever find yourself going through household cleaners quite quickly in your home? This is a common problem as these cleaners are what keep our house sparkling and clean! So instead of spending a ton at the store, why not make your own more effective cleaners for half the cost? Do you ever find yourself going through household cleaners quite quickly in your home? This is a common problem…
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Q&A: How Can I Prepare My Fireplace For Spring?
If you can believe it, we are less than a month away from Spring which means lighter evenings and warm temperatures. Spring also brings up a great time to clean and prepare your home for the warmer months ahead and this includes your Valor gas fireplace. With a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ensure your fireplace is working well and running as efficiently as possible as we head…
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How To Create Homemade Stain Remover
Do you ever find yourself dealing with extra stubborn stains that just won’t come out? This seems to be a well-known problem, as stains end up on clothing and the item of clothing either gets ignored or thrown out due to its imperfection. But instead of throwing it to the side, why not try to fix up your favorite shirt or your most comfortable pair of jeans? You can make…
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How To Dress Up Your Laundry Room
When you think of your laundry room, you may just consider it a place to wash, dry and fold clothes. But what if it was more than that? Laundry is already a task that many of us don’t love, but by changing and upgrading the space you’re working in, you may find yourself enjoying the process. Now, we aren’t suggesting you make your laundry room into a lounging space, but simply…
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DIY Grout Cleaner
The hardest places to clean in the home are usually the smallest areas that can be hard to see unless you’re up close. This applies especially to areas in the bathroom, kitchen, and floors, more specifically the grout surrounding our tiles! While you can buy grout cleaners, it can be more cost-effective to make your own, and this homemade cleaner has been said to be a lifesaver when it comes to…
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Q&A: What Maintenance Will My Gas Fireplace Need?
The care and maintenance of your gas fireplace is very important. You always want to ensure your fireplace is in good working condition, so you can flip on the heat on whenever it’s needed. So, the big question is how much maintenance does your Valor Gas Fireplace really need? Once a month? Once a year? And what’s the best way to ensure your fireplace runs smoothly every time? These are…
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How To Fix Stubborn Drawers!
There is nothing worse than a dresser or storage unit with drawers that just won’t cooperate. Whether you’re dealing with an antique dresser that won’t budge or with a drawer that is so stuck it is almost unusable, don’t fear as we have the perfect solution! Not only are sticky drawers an overall easy fix, and you also won’t have to look far in your home for the supplies needed. Depending on…
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Spring Cleaning Your Valor Fireplace
As the warmer months quickly begin to approach, the last thing we are thinking about is heating up the house with our fireplace as the sun will start to do that for us! However, before you shut everything down, it’s essential to give your Valor fireplace the maintenance it deserves. This will also ensure that it will be ready when temperatures begin to drop in the fall and winter, and you’re ready…
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