Jamie Birdwell Branson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jamie Birdwell-Branson is a freelance lifestyle writer who specializes in real estate, home decor, DIY, and travel. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Zillow.com, Elle Decor.com, Livability.com, Canadian Florist Magazine, and more. She is an avid antiquer and likes to fill her vintage home with the treasures that she finds. You can follow Jamie Birdwell-Branson on Twitter or Instagram.

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MARCH 4, 2019 | MONDAY
10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber

Plumbing problems can run the gamut from very minor and fixable to major and costly, and at times it can be tough to tell the difference. Sometimes you may not even know there's a problem...

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 | FRIDAY
Here's How Much People Spend on Popular Home Upgrades

Have you got the renovation bug? Remodeling parts of your home, or even just upgrading a few fixtures, can increase your property's value. More importantly, though, renovating can also ma...

DECEMBER 4, 2018 | TUESDAY
35 Postcard-Perfect Towns to Visit This Holiday Season

They say there’s no place like home for the holidays—but we beg to differ. If you’re hunting for some holiday spirit this season, look no further than these 35 postcard-perfect towns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | FRIDAY
12 DIY Step Stool Designs You Can Make

A step stool is the perfect tool for helping the short and tall alike to access those hard-to-reach places like the highest shelf of the kitchen cabinet, the top of the refrigerator, or t...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 | TUESDAY
How To: Never Lose Your Keys Again

It never fails: You’re running late, and right before you’re about to head out the door you realize you can’t find your keys. You search and search, and you finally find them buried in yo...

JULY 30, 2018 | MONDAY
How Big-Box Home Stores Get You to Spend More

Have you ever visited a big-box store to pick up something quick like cat food or coffee, then ended up walking out with $70 worth of items in your cart? It’s not just you—big-box stores ...

JUNE 15, 2018 | FRIDAY
These Are the Most Dangerous Insects in America

Summertime is packed with fun activities: barbecues, beach vacations, afternoon swims, and backyard games. But the warm weather also summons pesky bugs and creepy-crawlies, which threaten...

APRIL 5, 2018 | THURSDAY
13 Homes from the Original Colonies that Still Stand Today

America may have 50 states now, but a little less than 250 years ago it consisted of just 13 colonies. Even today, there are some amazing homes built during the colonial period that still...

MARCH 15, 2018 | THURSDAY
The Biggest Outdoor Design Trends of 2018—So Far

A yard is more than grass that you have to mow, it's an extension of your living space. Homeowners who commit time and money toward landscaping their yard not only get a great return on t...

FEBRUARY 21, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Remove Pet Hair from Absolutely Everything

Dogs and cats bring happiness to the home, but there's one major downside to sharing your living space with a pet: a blanket of hair that seems to coat every surface. Here’s the ultimate ...