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How To Decorate With Black & White Pictures
When decorating your home with art, you may find yourself leaning towards colorful prints and photos. While this is a great way to go, don’t forget how amazing black and white can look in your home despite the lack of bright colors. Black and white photos can make a huge statement, and the neutral palette can help the designs of the art and the subjects of the pictures stand out. Create…
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How To Make Homemade Apple Cider
This homemade apple cider is the perfect drink for the fall season, especially if you find yourself with last-minute guests, as it won’t take long to whip up a batch of this festive cider. Once you’ve made your cider, make sure to top it off with a fresh apple garnish to celebrate the fruit of the season and add a refreshing twist to this warm beverage. Ingredients 8-10 Apples, any…
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How To Make Scented Pinecones For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and outside temperatures dropping lower and lower, it’s easy to see that fall has officially arrived. So while we may find ourselves heading inside to get comfortable and warm, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t bring a little of that fall feeling from the outdoors into our home. By creating scented pinecones that have a smell of cardamom and cinnamon, you will bring a festive…
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How To Make Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
We all know the best way to cool off from the summer heat is to indulge in some ice cream and relax somewhere comfortable. So why not get creative and create your own homemade ice cream sandwiches that everyone will love, and you can put your own twist on. These cooling treats are perfect for dessert or as a snack in the middle of a hot day and can be…
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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 Make Strawberry Sangria
Is there anything better than a cool, refreshing drink that you can enjoy in your home or out on a patio? Lately, the weather has started to warm up and that usually calls for yummy, chilled drinks, and spending some time outside. So, why not whip up a batch of strawberry sangria that can be shared with a large crowd or just make a few glasses for yourself and your…
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Three Ways To Make A Small Bathroom Look Spacious
In most homes, the smallest room in the house will usually be the bathroom. Whether you’re dealing with a guest bathroom or a small en-suite, it’s extra important to utilize the space the best you can and increase room for storage. This can be tricky because, at first glance, it may seem like you don’t have any square footage to work with! But the important thing to remember is that…
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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 Springtime Lemon Loaf
Is there a better way to welcome Spring than to bake a bright and flavorful treat that everyone will enjoy? This zesty lemon loaf only requires a few ingredients, a little bit of time, and before you know it, your home will smell wonderful, and you’ll have a great spring-inspired treat to serve! This lemon loaf can be served immediately after baking, or it can be frozen or cooled for later…
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Four Tips For Mixing Styles Within The Home
There is a huge range of styles and patterns that you can bring into your home and mix together, but the tricky part is learning to combine them and still provide balance. By keeping a few key things in mind while decorating, you can achieve a look with a mix of styles and textures. Try Similar Colors The first key to mixing different design styles is starting with similar colors.…
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