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3 Ways To Keep The Warmth In
The cold temperatures and winter weather are heading our way, and now is the time to think about keeping warm. Due to this change in weather, it’s extra important to bundle up and keep the home’s warmth for comfort all winter long. These simple ideas will help you keep warm, and you can get the whole family involved to help keep the warmth in. Consider Curtains & Window Coverings Most…
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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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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…
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5 Graphic Couch Pillows For Spring
As we head for the Spring season, flowers outside are starting to bloom, and the sun is beginning to last a little bit longer at the end of the day. So while the seasons are changing outside, what about changing the decor on the inside? While your Valor Fireplace brings the warmth into your home, you still need somewhere cozy to curl up in the evening! A great way to bring some…
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Homemade, One Bowl Carrot Cake
There is no better time to bake and serve a delicious, moist carrot cake, mainly because Spring is around the corner, and Easter won’t be far behind! This cake is the perfect dessert to serve to a crowd over Easter dinner, or you can even make a smaller version and bake carrot cake muffins for an on the go treat for the weekdays! The best part is you’ll only need…
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Classic, Vanilla Milkshake
As we start to get into the spring and the weather begins to warm up, we start looking for fun drink options to cool us down! Now you could quickly go with refreshing water or a cold iced tea, but if you’re looking for something a little more exciting, why not make a classic, vanilla milkshake? Most people can recall a memory attached to milkshakes, whether it was enjoying one…
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Q&A: Why choose a gas fireplace for your home?
When deciding on the right fireplace for your home and your family, you may find yourself browsing between a number of different options. Customers may consider gas, electric, wood, or even coal fireplaces during their search. While all of these options can provide warmth, a radiant gas fireplace will provide steady, even heat–creating a comfortable ambiance in the room. Discover why you should consider a gas fireplace in your home,…
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Tips For Tackling Fall Cleaning
We talk a lot about Spring cleaning because it’s a great time of year to give the house an overhaul and a big clean, but we can’t forget to talk about Fall cleaning as well because it’s just as important! Taking the time to clean, organize and repair your home before the cold months start to approach can make a difference once Wintertime arrives and it will allow you to…
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Homemade Banana Bread
Even though the weather is warming up, cold evenings are still around so why not warm up with some homemade banana bread! This warm and delicious bread is easy to make, great for a crowd or it can be frozen to be saved for later. Once cooled, this bread is best served and enjoyed in front of your Valor Fireplace on those chilly Spring evenings. Ingredients: 4 Ripe Bananas, Mashed…
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How To Decorate With Tulips
Tulips are the flower of the season right now and these beautiful bulbs can look really great mixed in with your existing home decor. Long gone are the days where flowers must sit in a clear vase on the counter, in fact, there are so many creative ways to display fresh tulips that it can be hard to choose! Fresh Filler Filling your vase before displaying fresh flowers can make…