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description: Natalie Hoke is a writer and content manager at Puls. She is passionate about discovering the latest trends in home technology and using humor to tell a great story. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, travel, cooking (and eating) vegetarian food, and performing stand-up comedy.
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# 10 Amazon Alexa Skills to Use in the Kitchen

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## Natalie H.

![Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/hubfs/IMG_6005-859962-edited-060656-edited-250625-edited.jpg)

Natalie Hoke is a writer and content manager at Puls. She is passionate about discovering the latest trends in home technology and using humor to tell a great story. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, travel, cooking (and eating) vegetarian food, and performing stand-up comedy.

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<https://blog.puls.com/10-amazon-alexa-skills-to-use-in-the-kitchen>

## [10 Amazon Alexa Skills to Use in the Kitchen](https://blog.puls.com/10-amazon-alexa-skills-to-use-in-the-kitchen)

Amazon’s increasingly popular voice assistant, Alexa, makes a myriad of everyday tasks around the house an absolute breeze. The smart speaker is a fantastic means of entertaining company, kids, and streamlining just about everything we need at home.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
- 7 min read
- 07/04/19

<https://blog.puls.com/whirlpool-repair-washer-and-dryer>

## [Whirlpool Repair Washer and Dryer: What Are Your Options?](https://blog.puls.com/whirlpool-repair-washer-and-dryer)

There’s nothing more frustrating than loading up your washer or dryer, only to find that it’s broken, leaking or that it simply won’t turn on. You’ve got a tight schedule and budget to stick to, and this mishap was certainly not something you’d planned for.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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- 06/03/19

<https://blog.puls.com/mounting-a-tv-above-the-fireplace>

## [Mounting a TV Above the Fireplace: Everything You Need to Know](https://blog.puls.com/mounting-a-tv-above-the-fireplace)

As you’re probably well aware of by now, TVs above the fireplace are pretty darn great. They provide you with the best of both worlds - watching all your favorite shows and movies while you simultaneously watch and enjoy a warm, crackling fire.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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- 05/29/19

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## [Summer Checklist: Top 10 Home Maintenance Tips for Summer](https://blog.puls.com/home-maintenance-tips-for-summer)

Go ahead and let out a sigh of relief - you’ve endured winter’s worst, and summer is finally here, once and for all. It’s time to pack away those winter clothes, and get ready to enjoy cookouts, laying out on your deck, and some much-needed vitamin D.

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## [Avoid a DIY Disaster: 5 Reasons to Use a TV Mounting Service](https://blog.puls.com/5-reasons-to-use-a-tv-mounting-service)

Thinking about mounting your TV? Whether you’ve just gotten a brand new TV or you’ve had yours for years, your flat screen was meant to be mounted, and there’s no time like the present to get started.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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## [Dishwasher Repair KitchenAid: What Are Your Best Options?](https://blog.puls.com/dishwasher-repair-kitchenaid)

Picture this - you load up your dishwasher, push the ‘start’ button, and find, to your dismay, that no matter what you do, your trusted KitchenAid dishwasher isn’t working as it ought to. As frustrating as this situation may be, this can - and does - happen to everyone from time to time.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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## [Bathroom Sink Faucet Replacement: How to Do It On your Own & How Much Does It Cost](https://blog.puls.com/bathroom-sink-faucet-replacement)

There comes a time in your bathroom sink’s lifetime when it’s reached the point of no return. Whether it’s rusty, cracked, or you simply want an upgrade, the most feasible solution would be to replace it altogether.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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- 05/06/19

<https://blog.puls.com/stovetop-or-cooktop-repair-cost>

## [How Much Does it Cost to Repair a Stovetop or Cooktop?](https://blog.puls.com/stovetop-or-cooktop-repair-cost)

Imagine this scenario - you’re busy prepping ingredients for dinner, and to get that water boiling you reach to turn on your stovetop or cooktop, only to discover that it won’t turn on or ignite. As frustrating as this situation can be, it unfortunately happens all too often.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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## [How to Unclog a Toilet: Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-unclog-a-toilet-step-by-step-guide)

There’s no way around it - a clogged toilet can instantly wreak havoc on your floors, linens, and your general state of mind. Whether it’s overflowing like crazy or it simply won’t budge, a clogged toilet isn’t something you can leave unattended, even for a few hours.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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- 04/24/19

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## [Washer/Dryer Installation: How to Choose the Best Company](https://blog.puls.com/washer-dryer-installation-choose-the-best-company)

We’ll just come right out and say it - your washer or dryer has seen better days. While we’re firm believers in the right to repair, if your precious appliance is pushing 20 years or more, there’s really no way around it: you need a new washer or dryer installed, and you need it now.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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<https://blog.puls.com/how-to-install-a-tv-without-damaging-the-wall>

## [How to Install a TV Without Damaging the Wall](https://blog.puls.com/how-to-install-a-tv-without-damaging-the-wall)

Installing a TV on your own isn’t always as complex as it seems. That being said, there are many things that can go wrong, leaving your wall in shambles, or perhaps worse, your costly TV shattered on the ground.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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- 04/15/19

<https://blog.puls.com/top-5-questions-to-ask-your-plumber>

## [Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Plumber (to See if They're Any Good)](https://blog.puls.com/top-5-questions-to-ask-your-plumber)

For most people, hiring a plumber isn’t something that happens quite often. As such, when the time eventually comes around, and you need one on the double, it’s important to find someone with the proper knowledge and credentials.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
- 6 min read
- 04/11/19

<https://blog.puls.com/most-common-appliance-challenges-for-homeowners>

## [Most Common Appliance Challenges for Homeowners](https://blog.puls.com/most-common-appliance-challenges-for-homeowners)

Appliance difficulties can happen to anyone, often when you least expect it. Whether you find yourself faced with an appliance that’s aging, one that suddenly won’t turn on, or you’re unsure of how to find and schedule a repair service, there’s never a good time to deal with these inconveniences, yet they continuously happen, every day.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
- 5 min read
- 04/08/19

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## [Average Plumbing Costs 2022: How Much Should I Pay for Plumbing?](https://blog.puls.com/average-plumbing-costs-2019)

Your plumbing systems play an incremental role in your daily routine, whether you realize it or not. From your bathroom, to your kitchen and laundry room, you constantly rely on plumbing systems throughout the house to facilitate a myriad of our everyday tasks.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
- 5 min read
- 04/01/19

<https://blog.puls.com/what-are-the-best-plumbing-companies>

## [What Are the Best Plumbing Companies?](https://blog.puls.com/what-are-the-best-plumbing-companies)

There’s never a good time for your plumbing to go on hiatus. Like it or not, we constantly rely on plumbing systems throughout all areas of the house, from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room.

- [Natalie H.](https://blog.puls.com/author/natalie-h)
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