Lifestyle
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Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Give your Dimplex Products a little “T.L.C.”
Spring has finally arrived and for a lot of us that means dreaded spring cleaning, the thorough cleaning both inside and outside of our homes that seems to take forever, but the end result is
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The 2013 International Home & Housewares Show: An Innovative Future Meets the Classic Past in Chicago
Chicago is known for many wonderful things; it is positively alive with amazing architecture, a beautiful waterfront, incredible food, stunning parks, rhythmic blues music, and of course, baseball. For people in the housewares industry, it
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The ‘Instant’ Fireplace Wall
Do you have a space that lacks architectural interest? Would you like to add a fireplace to your room, but you’re not sure how to get one that’s not too traditional? The answer to both
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Design Trends from the Toronto Gift Show
At the recent CGTA Gift Show inToronto, we were on the lookout for trends that might apply to fireplaces and mantel décor. These are the ideas that struck us as the most likely to translate
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The look and feel of a wood burning fire, without the work
Everyone likes the summer for different reasons, whether it is the hot days and cool nights, vacations, pool parties, longer daylights hours or just being able to be outside without having to put on five
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5 Summer-lovin’ Fireplaces
Those of us who work with electric fireplaces think of them as perfect for all 4 seasons. After all, you can operate them without heat, and just enjoy the ambiance anytime. However, we know that
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Cabinetry and Mantels: Ready-made vs. Custom
We encounter many fireplace purchasers who are comparing custom cabinetry and ready-made furniture. Cost is definitely a consideration, with custom having the higher price tag. Is it worth the extra cost to go custom? Here
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Style by Culture: Incorporating Traditions in Edgy House Designs
A house will never be a home if it doesn’t reflect its owner. Every house has a story and each home has a message. The question is, is your house telling your story and is
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10 things every Dad wants on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is this week, and we are excited to be providing Dad’s with some great gifts this year. We wanted to take a different approach today and suggest a few things that Dad might
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It May Be Time to Increase Your Household Efficiencies
With the push homeowners are feeling towards going green, it can be tempting to scrap your old appliances for new, energy-efficient models. Ditching your old appliances for new ones may not be the greenest avenue
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