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Merry Christmas From Valor Fireplaces
Even if celebrating seems. a little different this holiday season, we hope you are having a great holiday creating new memories and staying safe! If you are tuning into the blog, have you seen our past posts? We have had some great topics from fireplace safety to home design and even some great recipes for those chilly winter days. Check out some of our past posts for inspiration, find information…
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How To Make Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
There is almost nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie on a cold winter’s day; in fact, if you pair it with a hot drink or a glass of milk, you’ll have the perfect combination. These cookies would make a fantastic gift wrapped up under the tree or as a family snack on a cold day. Keep reading to learn how to make homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: Ingredients…
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Q&A: How Can I Heat My Home In A Power Outage?
When the wind blows and winter weather hits, we can usually expect a few power outages throughout the year and it’s important to be prepared. This is especially true when it comes to the heating in the home because you want to make sure the whole family stays warm even in the worst of times. Can My Gas Fireplace Heat My Home During A Power Outage? While not all gas…
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Decorating For Christmas With Apothecary Jars
Christmas is right around the corner with less than a month to go, and decorations are starting to pop up everywhere you go! So if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out the Christmas decorations and start getting into a festive mood. One great yet modern way to decorate for the holidays is to use items that you wouldn’t traditionally associate with Christmas or the holidays. One item that…
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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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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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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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Why You Should Consider A Valor This Fall
Knowing we’re soon heading into a new season, this is a great time to consider adding in some upgrades to your home before the cold hits. One upgrade that can make the Winter and colder months a lot easier is a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace, as it will provide comfort and warmth to your home with just a click of a button. Keep reading to find out why you should consider…
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How To Prepare Your Home For Fall
Well, as we enjoy the last bit of our Summer holidays and soak up the sun, that can only mean one thing: Fall is right around the corner. In fact, according to our calendars, the first day of Fall arrives on September 22nd, which means we need to get our homes ready for the upcoming colder months. This is a great time to tackle some projects and to-do list items…
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