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How To Display Christmas Cards
This time of year brings lots of incoming mail and usually a few Christmas cards and well wishes. These cards are perfect for displaying around the home, and when they are creatively arranged, they double as Christmas decorations for the season. All of these ideas you can make in your home, and it can be a great project for the whole family. Keep reading to find out how to display…
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How To Bring The Outside In For Christmas
There is something beautiful about December and how our outside surroundings look when the cold sets in and the holiday decorations start to go up. Because of that, it’s easy to take that outside inspiration and bring it into our homes to add a unique decorating touch for the holiday season! It’s not as hard as it sounds, and with a few small touches, you can bring that beautiful look…
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How To Incorporate Copper Into Your Home
Copper seems to be all the rage lately, within homes and on the pages of design magazines. This is no surprise as copper has a standout look that attracts the eye but still mixes well with other neutrals, metals, and colors. Because copper is so attractive, it’s important to use it the right way and make sure it shines within your home and decor scheme but to do that, you…
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How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Soup
Fall is slowly but surely turning into Winter, but before Fall comes to a close, why not soak up the rest of the season by making a delicious pumpkin soup? Pumpkin soup is a smooth yet hearty soup that is easy to make and uses some great seasonal produce that brings on a nice bold flavour. You’ll need a few essential ingredients, a little bit of time and, of course, pumpkin!…
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Homemade, Rustic Tomato Soup
As the Summer sun fades and the cooler weather arrives, that usually means that our day-to-day routines switch into a different mode. We tend to wear warmer clothes, prepare the house for the Fall and Winter seasons and start cooking warmer and heartier foods as the temperature drops outside. So, what could be better than a warm bowl of tomato soup to keep warm and full throughout the colder…
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Q&A: How Efficient is a Valor Fireplace?
When we consider all of the new technology that we see regularly, it’s not hard to realize that most of these gadgets and shortcuts have added efficiency to our lives. In fact, in most cases, they have saved us valuable time and energy as well. So if your everyday items can be efficient, it’s essential to find a fireplace that fits that description and saves us time in our daily…
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Quick & Easy Homemade Glass Cleaner
Keeping your windows, mirrors, and glass clean within the home can be a real pain when you don’t have the right tools. It can be especially tricky if you run out of your store-bought cleaner or if you can’t stand to pay the price tag in store. So what is the next best option? Well, you might be surprised to hear that glass cleaner can easily be made in your own…
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3 Creative Ways To Use Picture Frames
Picture frames have been around forever, framing pictures of our loved ones, our home, and our favorite moments in life. But have you ever considered other uses for picture frames? It takes a little creativity and maybe a little elbow grease, but the results are well worth it as a picture frame can be super versatile. Whether you have an old weathered frame with no place to go or just…
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DIY Home Projects Using Picture Frames
As we spend more and more time at home, this is the perfect time to be tackling some DIY projects that can improve the look and feel of your house. These projects are not only easy to do but only require a few items that you most likely already have in your home. Display Tray Display trays can be used anywhere in the home and offer a great way to…
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Q&A: Can A Gas Fireplace Add Value To My Home?
Whether you are thinking about flipping or upgrading your existing home, keeping the value you of your home in mind is very important. Most of the time, we are looking for ways to add value to our house, and one way to do that would be to add a radiant Valor gas fireplace. When you’re weighing what is best for your home and the overall value, consider the questions below…