How To Decorate With Candles
One of the best ways to add a layer of light and calm ambiance to your home is to mix in candles within your decor scheme. By adding candles to the living room, bedroom or even the bathroom, it allows you to change the whole feel of the room simply by having them displayed. Once a candle is lit, the room suddenly feels warm and cozy especially so if you…
3 Ways To Keep The Warmth In
The cold temperatures and winter weather are now here to stay, at least until we see the early signs of spring. Due to this change in weather, it’s extra important to bundle up and keep the warmth inside the home 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 &…
5 Ways To Prep Your Backyard For Winter
While we would love to ignore the fact that Winter is on the way, it’s a great time to start preparing our outdoor space for the colder season. Fall yard work can actually be pretty enjoyable with the cool but comfortable temperature and the tasks aren’t too labour intensive. Check out the list below for 5 ways to prep your backyard for Winter: Rake & Clean: While the leaves are beautiful as…
3 Autumn Inspired DIY Projects
The Autumn season is a great time of year to tackle renovations or home DIY projects before the temperature drops outside and the Winter season arrives. If you find yourself wanting to tackle multiple DIY projects at once, take time to write up a list and plan out the projects. This will help keep you organized and you’ll be able to gather the materials needed for all of the DIY projects.…
4 Home Tasks To Tackle This September
Now that September is in full swing, it reminds us that Winter is quickly approaching. So, before the cold temperatures and snowy conditions hit, why not tackle a list of to do’s around the home? These tasks are a great way to set yourself up an easier Winter and you can spend more time curled up in front of the fireplace and less time outside in the cold. Keep reading…
5 Things To Do Before Fall Arrives
The Fall season doesn’t technically start until September 22, but it’s important to get a few things done before the new season arrives! This is a great time to tackle home maintenance tasks, home organizing, house cleaning or giving your home a once over to prepare for a new time of year. Keep reading to find out the 5 things you should get done before Fall arrives: Deep Clean: The last few…
Preparing for Colder Temperatures
When The Power Fails, Your Valor Won’t With cooler temperatures on the horizon and the prospect of a very cold Winter, we wanted to remind our customers that Valor fireplaces provide efficient warmth, designed to heat your home without a fan or power supply. Valor’s are engineered to circulate air through natural convection, providing reliable heat, even during a power failure. Don’t Get Caught in the Cold Extreme weather patterns…
8 Tips For The New Gardener
It is difficult to know where to get started when you first start caring for a garden. However, it seems that the more time you spend in the garden, the more you learn about your plants and how they grow. Now, before your next gardening session, check out these 8 tips for new gardeners below: Research: If you are brand new to gardening, it can be wise to do some research…
Winter Lifestyle: Valor Fireplaces Blog Review
Can you believe it’s the first day of Spring? We can finally start saying goodbye to those dark nights and cold temperatures and we can welcome new flowers and sunnier days. But before we do that, we want to make sure that you haven’t missed any of our winter posts. We covered topics such as storage solutions, indoor gardens, how to be a great host and most importantly we highlighted…
How To Keep Warm This Winter
Winter is here in full force and between the snow and freezing temperatures, it’s important to keep warm inside your home. There are a few key things you can do to keep the warmth in this winter and it won’t include wearing 3 pairs of socks or a parka while you’re in your home. Keep reading to find out how to keep the warmth in your home this winter: …