--- title: Puls Blog - Home Repair & Installation Tips, Insights & More | Jake S. description: Jake Sherman is a professional writer with a background in journalism. He is fascinated by home appliances and how they work. He enjoys breaking down complex topics and explaining them in interesting ways. He has been a Puls staff writer for two years. 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He is fascinated by home appliances and how they work. He enjoys breaking down complex topics and explaining them in interesting ways. He has been a Puls staff writer for two years. When he's not writing, he enjoys trotting around the globe, trying unfamiliar foods, and testing unmarked doors to see if they're locked. ### Recent Posts: ## [5 Summer Home Security Tips to Keep You Feeling Cool All Season](https://blog.puls.com/5-summer-home-security-tips) Spring is nearly here, and as the balmy days of tank tops and shorts beckon, we’re ready to throw open our doors and windows, get some fresh air and sunshine into our homes, and simply let it all hang out. After being cooped up all winter, it’s about time. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 7 min read - 03/17/21 ## [Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products of 2022](https://blog.puls.com/best-non-toxic-cleaning-products-of-2021) One of the great things about 2022 is that people are giving more thought as to what they put in their bodies – and that doesn’t just go for what’s in a product, but also where it came from. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 8 min read - 01/07/21 ## [7 Best Eco-Friendly Washing Machines of 2022](https://blog.puls.com/7-best-echo-friendly-washing-machines-2021) Folks can debate until the cows come home about which is a better reason for getting a high-efficiency washing machine: saving the earth or saving money. We’re not here to take sides – no matter why you’re looking for an eco-friendly washer, we’ve compiled a list of the best high efficiency washing machines 2022 has to offer. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 9 min read - 12/21/20 ## [9 Routine Home Maintenance Jobs to Do This Fall](https://blog.puls.com/fall-home-maintenance) As the days start to get shorter and school is, at least theoretically, back in session, there are plenty of autumn joys to charm even the most sun-hungry beachgoers – apple cider, comfy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 7 min read - 09/17/20 ## [How to Turn a Garage Into a Home Office Without Breaking the Bank](https://blog.puls.com/turn-your-garage-into-a-home-office) If you find yourself working from home more often these days, there are lots of great reasons to create a dedicated home office space to work out of. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place out of earshot of the kids (and safely out of range of any flying toys), or if you happen to think more clearly if your television isn’t calling to you out of the corner of your eye, a dedicated workspace can provide a huge boost to your productivity. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 6 min read - 08/24/20 ## [What Kind of Window Treatment Installation Can My Dallas Area Handyman Do?](https://blog.puls.com/window-treatment-install-dallas) Texans like things big, and for good reason – bigger is almost always better. But with big things come big responsibilities, especially when it comes to windows. With temperatures pushing (or passing) 100 degrees most days, a naked window in the Texas summertime is – well, it’s an invitation to turn your home into a king-sized sauna. And the larger your windows are, the more heat they allow inside. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 5 min read - 06/30/20 ## [What Can a Handyman Do in Just a Few Hours](https://blog.puls.com/handyman-hours-services) It’s remarkable what can be accomplished in just a few hours – depending on who’s the one getting it done. While some of us might be able to struggle assembling a piece of furniture and stare despondently at the scattered pieces, a handyman can install a ceiling fan, paint a room, and assemble that furniture with no sweat. Hey, we’ve all got our strong suits. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 6 min read - 06/15/20 ## [Top Mother’s Day Deals in the Dallas Fort-Worth Area](https://blog.puls.com/mothers-day-deals-dallas) This year, Mother’s Day is more meaningful than ever as we realize just how important our loved ones are. It’s a welcome opportunity to show how much you care through a phone call, a gift, or a flower delivery – while respecting social distancing guidelines, of course. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 5 min read - 04/27/20 ## [Handyman Services for Moving](https://blog.puls.com/moving-handyman-services) Nothing says friendship like someone asking you to help them move house. You spend a few backbreaking hours helping them lug “essential” items like their collection of vintage KISS posters, they save a pile of cash by not hiring a moving company, and you get paid in pizza and beer, somehow making the whole thing “worthwhile.” - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 4 min read - 02/26/20 ## [Members Only: Book a Puls Service and Automatically Enter to Win a $500 VISA Gift Card](https://blog.puls.com/members-raffle) We spend a lot of time thinking up ways we can show our loyal users just how important to us they are – but we have to admit, we’re even prouder than usual of our new monthly raffle for Puls+ members. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 2 min read - 02/10/20 ## [The Best TV Mounting Brackets for Black Friday TV Purchases](https://blog.puls.com/best-tv-mounting-bracket) It’s that time of year again. You’d be surprised just how many great TV deals are going on this Black Friday, and, of course, when you get that brand new TV set, you’re going to want to mount it on the wall. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 11 min read - 11/22/19 ## [My Refrigerator Was Transported on its Side: Can I Turn it On Safely?](https://blog.puls.com/moving-a-fridge-on-its-side-lying-down) One question we’re frequently asked is whether moving a fridge lying down can cause problems when you try to turn it back on. Our answer is that moving a fridge takes a lot longer if you’re lying down! Jokes aside, it can, in fact, be problematic to transport a refrigerator on its side for a number of reasons. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 6 min read - 11/12/19 ## [Top Tips for Longer-Lasting Appliances](https://blog.puls.com/home-appliance-maintenance-tips) There are some joys that only a homeowner will know (mowing a few extra inches of your neighbor’s lawn, leaving your Christmas lights up through April), but at the end of the day, nothing beats the sense of independence and pride that comes with buying your slice of the American dream. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 12 min read - 11/07/19 ## [How to Easily Replace or Install a New Light Fixture](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-install-a-light-fixture) If you’re in the dark about how to install a light fixture, set your worries aside—you can learn how to tackle this simple project in a flash, using just a few household tools. As long as there is the wiring in place from a pre-existing fixture, you don’t need a degree in engineering to install a new one. Just follow our simple step-by-step guide to light fixture illumination. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 8 min read - 11/04/19 ## [How to Hide TV Wires and Cords](https://blog.puls.com/hide-tv-wires) The way we feel about TV cords is a little like the way we used to feel about prom chaperones – we know they’ve got to hang around, but we’d really prefer not to see them. Fortunately, when it comes to cable concealment, we’ve actually got a choice in the matter. - [Jake S.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - 7 min read - 11/01/19 - [Jake S. (119)](https://blog.puls.com/author/jake-s) - [Puls (114)](https://blog.puls.com/author/puls) - [Debbie D. (77)](https://blog.puls.com/author/debbie-d) - [Jamie B. (35)](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b) - [Natalie H. (30)](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h) - [Moshe B. 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