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4 Ways To Style Your Mantel
If you already own a Valor Fireplace, then you know that the beautiful flickering flames can catch almost anyone’s eye, drawing them to the center of the room. However, once they have finished admiring your beautiful fireplace unit, their eyes may wander onto your mantel or the decor surrounding your fireplace. This is why it’s essential to pay special attention and care to these surrounding areas, making sure they…
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How To Make Quick & Easy Cornbread
When the winds are whipping outside, and the temperature is cold enough to need extra layers, there is nothing we crave more than warmth after a long day. The first option would be to curl up next to your Valor Fireplace and get cozy and warm, but what about when your feeling hungry? One favorite that can be made in less than an hour is delicious, soft cornbread! This great…
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How To Create A Cozy Home For Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and now is the time to prepare and get your home ready for the holiday celebrations. One way to do that is to get your home feeling cozy and warm so comfort is never an issue and so you have a great space to enjoy the holidays in! With a few simple changes and addition, you can create an inviting and warm atmosphere that…
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Five Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas
Christmas trees have been the same for many years, whether you purchase a real tree or an artificial tree for the holiday season. However, some homeowners are looking for new creative ways to display their Christmas spirit without going the traditional route, which allows for some amazing, creative ideas. We have gathered five new, alternatives for Christmas trees that may look perfect in your space and grab the attention of your…
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How To Make Guests Feel Welcome In Your Home
This time of year, we can all expect a few guests to come to visit us for the holiday season or even just pop in for a quick coffee. Because of this, it’s important to be at the ready for guests as much as you can and make them feel as welcome as possible whether their stay is for an hour or for a few days. This is easy enough…
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How To Be A Great Host
As we enter the holiday season, this usually means we will be seeing guests, family, and visitors within our home. Whether you have a few people over for a quiet dinner or if you have a weekend full of guests staying, it’s important to be the best host possible. Prepare In Advance The best thing you can do when it comes to hosting is to prepare in advance for any…
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Home Tasks To Tackle In November
Now that October has come to a close, we can now welcome November with open arms! As we do that, it’s important to remember that November can bring colder temperatures and a change in the weather pattern, so it makes for a great time to get a few things done in and outside of the home before the season changes. These tasks won’t take too much time and will be well…
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Q&A: How Much Heat Does A Gas Fireplace Emit?
Whether you own a gas fireplace or you are looking to buy one, the heat of the fireplace is the most crucial part of the entire unit. So, it’s essential to look into the inner workings of your gas fireplace so you can understand just how much heat it provides and how that heat will spread throughout the house. When armed with this information, you’ll be able to choose the…
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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 Organize Your Front Entrance
Within our homes, we tend to have “high traffic areas” that get used frequently and generally have a flow of people in that space often. Thus, it means these spaces need to be extremely practical and have a good set up to be used continuously without much fuss. For example, the entrance to your home is a high traffic area for not only the family living in your residence but…