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description: Jamie Birdwell-Branson is a professional writer whose work has appeared on nationally-recognized sites, including Elle Decor, Zillow, BobVila.com, InStyle and others. She has been a Puls staff writer since 2018. When she's not writing for Puls she is either setting up Google alerts for flights to Europe, antiquing, or attempting to fix things in her 1940s Colonial-style house.
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## Jamie B.

![Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/hubfs/Jamie%20Birdwell-Branson%20profile.jpg)

Jamie Birdwell-Branson is a professional writer whose work has appeared on nationally-recognized sites, including Elle Decor, Zillow, BobVila.com, InStyle and others. She has been a Puls staff writer since 2018. When she's not writing for Puls she is either setting up Google alerts for flights to Europe, antiquing, or attempting to fix things in her 1940s Colonial-style house.

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## [The Best New Clothes Dryers of 2022](https://blog.puls.com/best-new-clothes-dryers-2020)

There’s something about the new year that makes you want to get a fresh start—and what better way to get your home fresh than by investing in a state-of-the-art clothes dryer? Whether your old one has bit the dust or you simply want to take advantage of all the new technology in these machines, purchasing a new clothes dryer is the perfect way to start out 2022.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 5 min read
- 12/25/19

<https://blog.puls.com/how-much-does-gutter-cleaning-cost>

## [How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost?](https://blog.puls.com/how-much-does-gutter-cleaning-cost)

Cleaning out your gutters is one of the most dreaded tasks of the fall, but it’s also one of the most crucial to get done. Though it may not seem like a huge deal to skip cleaning them out, failing to clean your gutters could cause a clog. And because your rain gutters are designed to move the flow of water away from your home, this could potentially cause damage to the roof, the walls, and even the foundation.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 4 min read
- 11/27/19

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## [Is it Better to Buy or Rent a Pressure Washer?](https://blog.puls.com/buy-or-rent-pressure-washer)

Just like the inside of your home needs a good routine cleaning, the outside of your home can use an occasional rinse off to get rid of the dust, dirt, and algae that can build up throughout the changing seasons and harsh weather. The best way to eliminate all of this grime is to spend an afternoon using a pressure washer, which can get even the dirtiest patios, siding, and driveways sparkling clean.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 6 min read
- 11/21/19

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## [Here Are 5 Phones That Even You Can’t Break](https://blog.puls.com/most-durable-phones)

Let’s just admit something openly right here: Our cell phones are among our most prized possessions. Our phones help us keep track of our day-to-day activities, redirect us when we’re lost in a new city, and let us spy on our former high school BFF who is now heavily involved in a multilevel marketing company. So, when you drop your phone on the ground and it shatters the glass (making it a finger hazard) or it accidentally falls into a pool of water from the back pocket of your jeans, it can be a devastating blow.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 9 min read
- 11/14/19

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## [The Best 90-Degree Swivel TV Mounts on the Market](https://blog.puls.com/tv-wall-mount-90-degree-swivel)

Mounting your television gives you additional space in the living room, keeps electronic equipment out of the reach of kids and pets, and, best of all, makes your living area look sleek and modern. If you plan on mounting your flat screen television, there are a few different types of mounting systems to choose from, such as a fixed mount, tilt mount, swivel mount, mantel mount, and even a ceiling mount.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 7 min read
- 11/05/19

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## [If Your Washing Machine is Not Rinsing Soap Out, Do This](https://blog.puls.com/washing-machine-not-rinsing-soap-out)

The washer and dryer are two of the most valuable appliances we have in our homes. They save us time, valuable quarters, and give us so much convenience—that is, until they unexpectedly stop working the way they’re supposed to.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 7 min read
- 10/31/19

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## [The Best IKEA Hacks to Help You Better Utilize Your Space](https://blog.puls.com/best-ikea-hacks)

Everyone loves IKEA for their affordable, simplistic and stylish designs, and of course, for their famous Swedish meatballs (just us?). But the easy hackability of IKEA furniture is yet another reason why furniture lovers and DIYers of all ages and life stages love the Swedish furniture maker.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 9 min read
- 10/29/19

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## [How to Install Blinds: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-install-blinds)

Blinds on the window provide you with privacy, and they can also give you cooler temperatures inside. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, most types of window treatments will keep your home cooler and lead to a lowered energy bill, depending on the type of covering as well as the season.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 8 min read
- 10/22/19

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## [5 Reasons a TV Mount is Better than a TV Stand](https://blog.puls.com/tv-mount-vs-stand)

Joey Tribbiani once asked on Friends, “You don’t own a TV? What’s all your furniture pointed at?” It’s true—ever since the television set made its debut in the living rooms of the mid-20th century, it’s changed the way we design our homes.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 5 min read
- 10/10/19

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## [Power Washing Prices: What You Can Expect to Pay](https://blog.puls.com/power-washing-prices)

The inside of your home isn’t the only thing that needs sprucing—every few years, you should power wash your home to eliminate the buildup of dirt, grime, and algae.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 5 min read
- 10/01/19

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## [If Your Washing Machine is Overflowing, Here’s What to Do](https://blog.puls.com/washing-machine-overflowing)

Laundry is typically a pretty boring task—that is, until your washing machine overflows. As a homeowner or a renter, there’s really nothing worse to deal with than a flood in your home.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 6 min read
- 09/23/19

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## [5 Plumbing Tips All New Homeowners Should Learn](https://blog.puls.com/plumbing-tips-for-homeowners)

This blog post is part of our home maintenance for first time homeowners series. Stay tuned for more!

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 6 min read
- 09/11/19

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## [Gutter Cleaning Near Me: How to Find the Best Company](https://blog.puls.com/gutter-cleaning-near-me)

As summer winds down, homeowners have to start preparing for the busy maintenance season ahead. With autumn approaching, that means raking piles of leaves, preparing to winterize your garden, and the most arduous task of all: cleaning the gutters.

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 5 min read
- 09/06/19

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## [Recessed Lighting Installation Cost: What's a Fair Price?](https://blog.puls.com/recessed-lighting-installation-cost)

If you’ve ever seen a renovation television show in the last five years, you know that recessed lighting has been a big trend in kitchen and bathroom design. Recessed lighting—or downlights as they are also known—are lights that are installed right in the ceiling (in other words, they don’t hang down).

- [Jamie B.](https://blog.puls.com/author/jamie-b)
- 5 min read
- 08/30/19

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## [How to Find a Good Handyman You Can Trust](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-find-a-good-handyman)

Despite what you may hope, watching repeated episodes of “Property Brothers” doesn’t exactly make you an expert in home repair or renovation. For those of us who are not the handiest or DIY savvy, it’s a necessity to hire someone to tackle projects like changing light fixtures, painting the walls, or installing an appliance.

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