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description: Debbie Dey is a professional writer with over three decades of experience in residential construction. Her background gives her a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of home improvement projects, which she enjoys sharing through her writing. She has been a Puls staff writer since 2018. In her free time, you can find her relaxing by the water or cruising with her husband in their sports car. (3)
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## Debbie D.

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Debbie Dey is a professional writer with over three decades of experience in residential construction. Her background gives her a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of home improvement projects, which she enjoys sharing through her writing. She has been a Puls staff writer since 2018. In her free time, you can find her relaxing by the water or cruising with her husband in their sports car.

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## [How Much Does it Cost to Install Appliances](https://blog.puls.com/cost-to-install-appliances)

Today's home appliances are great time-savers and include high-tech features that also can save you money. Did you know that using a dishwasher is more energy efficient that washing your dishes by hand? Using an Energy Star-certified machine can actually save you close to 5,000 gallons of water a year and reduce your annual electric bills by $40.

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## [How to Patch a Hole in Drywall Like a Pro](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-patch-a-hole-in-drywall)

Drywall. Gypsum. Sheetrock. Whatever you call it, the majority of our homes use this versatile product as a canvas for our creative wall art. We hang pictures, televisions, shelving, or window treatments on it. We bump into it often, and our pets sometimes chew on it. Whatever the cause, and whether you need your security deposit back or just want to fix up the house, you’ll need to repair the holes left behind in your drywall.

- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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- 11/20/19

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## [Drywall Repair Cost: What Is a Fair Price for Your Project?](https://blog.puls.com/drywall-repair-cost)

Drywall is used in 96 percent of homes today, so there's a pretty good chance your walls and ceilings are made of this highly popular material. Unfortunately, it’s quite susceptible to damage, so no matter how careful you are, there's a good chance you'll encounter some bumps and dents that will need to be repaired, especially if you've got kids and pets.

- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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## [The Best Black Friday Appliance Deals of 2019](https://blog.puls.com/black-friday-appliance-deals-2019)

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## [What to Do When Your Dishwasher Won't Stop Running](https://blog.puls.com/dishwasher-wont-stop-running)

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## [The Right Way to Mount a TV on Metal Studs](https://blog.puls.com/tv-mounting-metal-studs)

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- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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## [Phone Repair Prices: What Different Phone Repair Services Cost You](https://blog.puls.com/phone-repair-prices)

The more you depend on your phone to manage your life, the more devastating it is when it breaks. So, what happens if you drop your prized possession and you end up with a screen full of spiderweb cracks or you jump in the pool and forget your phone is in your pocket? What if you've tried every charger you own and the power level still won't budge from 2%?

- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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## [How to Troubleshoot a Dishwasher that Takes Too Long to Run](https://blog.puls.com/dishwasher-takes-too-long)

Hand washing dishes takes a significant amount of time. According to Energy Star, if you use a dishwasher, you’ll save 230 hours per year. That’s equal to just over 9 days of 24/7 scraping, scrubbing, rinsing, and drying. If your dishwasher takes too long to run, then we’d better get it fixed ASAP.

- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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## [How to Hang Art Without Nails So You Don’t Damage Your Walls](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-hang-art-without-nails)

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- [Debbie D.](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d)
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## [Everything You Need to Know to Pick the Perfect Kitchen Table](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-pick-a-kitchen-table)

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## [How to Hang Heavy Objects on the Wall so They Won’t Come Crashing Down](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-hang-heavy-objects)

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