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How to Upgrade Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
At some point, we reach a time where every home needs a little bit of love. Whether it’s structural work, renovations or something as simple as a new paint job, it can be important to keep your home looking fresh and upgraded. Not only is this a great habit to get into as a homeowner, but it can also really help you down the road if you ever decide to…
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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 Make Homemade Chocolate Bark
When a sweet tooth craving hits, usually we go looking for something quick and easy to fulfill that craving. So what better than whipping up some homemade chocolate bark that you can customize depending on what you enjoy! It won’t take long to make, it can be customized depending on the serving size you need, and it is great to share with the whole family, that is, if you feel…
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Three Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
For most homeowners, it can be pretty difficult not to become nose blind within your own home. “Nose blindness” basically consists of getting used to the smells and odours in our homes, such as smells from cooking, pets, and the constant rotation of people in and out of the home. It’s been said that we can become almost 100% blind to the smells in our homes, but this same theory…
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How to Blend Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
When it comes to your home, it’s essential to create a comfortable space that you want to spend your time in. One great way to achieve this even balance in your home is to blend your indoor space with your outdoor space to make it feel like both spaces are connected. Not only does this help your home appear larger, but it will also blend together with your decor, creating…
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How To Style Your Bookshelves
Bookshelves can be an open canvas for decor, treasured books, a small lamp or even your favorite family pictures. So with all these options, it’s essential to make a plan and decide what you want to feature on your shelves, showing off your best and most loved pieces that represent your personality. Color Coding: If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get styling, start with color-coding. A bookshelf…
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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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5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Year
The wintertime can be tough, no matter where you live in the world. The cold temperatures, whipping winds, and constant rotations of friends and family being sick can really affect how you feel. So, why not be proactive and try to stay healthier and happier this year with a few simple steps! It won’t take much to try to stay healthier, and if you do find yourself getting sick, these practices can help…
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How To Choose A Finish For Your Fireplace
When you’re in the process of choosing finishing material for your fireplace, the options can be extremely overwhelming. This is because you can go so many different directions, and the finish you choose will really set the tone for the rest of the room. Because of this, you want to make sure you take the time to consider all options and take into consideration your personal style before making a final…