4 Tips For A Warm Home
While it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, it’s important we keep our home nice and toasty warm. Now, you can easily bundle up with a sweater or two to avoid the cold temperatures, but why not find ways to warm up your house and keep it cozy for the whole family. Keep reading for 4 tips for a warm home: Utilize Curtains: Curtains can be a great item for keeping the heat in the home and they make a great modern accessory for most windows. Now, when it comes to keeping the heat in you’ll want to consider hanging thicker curtains or blackout curtains over the largest windows in the…
How To Display Wine In The Home
If you happen to be a wine lover or perhaps even a wine connoisseur, then you must have a few bottles of wine just waiting to be displayed before they’re enjoyed. Now, there are so many ways to display your wine, the options can almost be overwhelming. So, to help we’ve narrowed it down to a few of the best ideas that are functional and have a designer look. Click on each picture for more details.
How To Create A Cozy Living Room
The living room is truly the hub of the house where usually everyone gathers at some point during the day. So, you want it to be a cozy space where everyone feels welcome to get comfortable and relax. To achieve that, it’s important to consider using warm tones, comfortable fabrics and layers of light. Keep reading to learn more on how to create a cozy living room. Accent Wall An inexpensive yet effective way to create a cozy feel for the whole room is to paint an accent wall into the room. When choosing a color for your accent wall, make sure to choose a warm tone that will pair nicely…
HeatShift™ Options & Benefits
Keeps Walls Cooler Valor’s unique HeatShift™ transfers convective heat upwards through hidden ducts and back into the room — completely bypassing the wall and surface areas above the fireplace — so valued artwork, a TV or construction materials stay cooler. Flexible Installation Options Improved Performance A raised heat outlet improves convection airflow — reducing wall temperatures and improving overall performance – circulating warm air back into the room at a higher elevation. Harnessing convective warmth, up to 60% of fireplace heat rises and flows through HeatShift™ and back into the room. The remaining radiant heat emanates from the fireplace, warming people and their space. More options for construction Run…
5 Christmas Tree Theme Ideas
Now is the time when most people are considering putting up the tree or perhaps going out to cut one down. Either way, the next step will be to decorate the Christmas tree, once it’s settled in the home. When it comes to decorating, there are so many options for color schemes and themed ideas, it can be hard to decide on just one. To help with that, we’ve narrowed it down to the 5 most eye-catching Christmas tree theme ideas below: Farmhouse Style We see the trend of farmhouse decor regularly in the home design world, so why not apply this beautiful trend to Christmas? By bringing in touches of…
NEW Retrofire Insert Brochure
We are happy to announce an all new Retrofire brochure that has been updated with a new format that highlights the updated engines, installation methods and why the Retrofire is right for you. The Retrofire insert is designed for installation within existing masonry and factory-built wood burning fireplaces. Install your Retrofire clean, as it does not require a front or trim for operation. To learn more about the Retrofire insert, visit valorfireplaces.com/retrofire. Click here to view/download the 2018 Retrofire brochure.
DIY Wood Cleaner
When you look around your home, do you find you have a lot of wood furniture? If so, this DIY wood cleaner is a perfect solution to all of your cleaning needs. This simple, yet effective spray will clean and help restore wood furniture and floors naturally through daily use. Keep reading to learn how to make your own batch of DIY wood cleaner: Ingredients: 1 Cup Of Warm Water 1 Cup Of White Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Of Olive Oil Spray Bottle Instructions: Mix together the warm water, vinegar and mix until combined. Next, add in the olive oil and stir. Use on any wood surface by spraying a…
3 DIY Ways To Improve Your Home
When it comes to projects or improvements around the home, a do it yourself method can be really great and can save some money! Depending on the project, most things can be tackled as a beginner DIY-er, but you will need to go in with patience a generous timeline in case something goes awry. We have highlighted three DIY projects below that will improve your home and have it looking amazing with a few simple changes. Read on to find out more: DIY Shaker Door This is such a great DIY project if your home has simple doors that need a new look and if you don’t want to buy…
Fall Decor Inspiration
Fall has officially arrived, which means it’s time to break out the Autumn decor and decorate your home! Whether you choose to decorate the indoors or outdoors of your home, displaying Fall themed items will make your home feel even more welcoming and cozy. Keep reading to gather up some Fall decor inspiration: Welcome Home Decorating the front entrance of the home for Fall can set a very welcoming impression for anyone who enters. You can decorate with anything from wood signs to real pumpkins to create your own custom look by using a mix of materials. Don’t forget to bring in touches of natural elements in your design such as…
5 Unique Wall Shelves
If there is one thing that everyone needs more of in the home, it’s storage! So, that’s why wall shelves are a great addition to any space as they add storage, give you a place to display your favourite items and they look great. In fact, some wall shelves act as an art piece on the wall and as a statement for the room. Keep reading on for 5 unique wall shelves. Rustic Wood Hanging Shelves These rustic wood shelves add a charm to your space while offering a fairly wide space to display your favourite items. These shelves look great as a group or can be used as a…
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