Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Contributing Writer

About

Jamie Birdwell-Branson is a 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.

More from Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A young couple assembling kitchen cabinets in their new apartment.
Bathrooms

17 Home Updates You Can (and Should) Do in Winter

By Theresa Clement, Jamie Birdwell-Branson

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year
Design

31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Revisiting This Year

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A group of the best outdoor string lights options and their packaging grouped together on an outdoor table
Furniture & Decor

2025’s Best Outdoor String Lights to Brighten up the Night, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Jamie Birdwell-Branson, Jasmine Harding

Person cleaning kitchen sink with sponge and spray bottle.
Cleaning

The 10 Germiest Spots in Your Home, According to Scientists

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Sugar on table with wooden spoon.
DIY

11 Ways That Sugar Can Help Your Home—and Your Health

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Couple painting wall.
DIY

DIY Project Planner: The Best Home Tasks to Conquer Each Month

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

21 Things People Get Wrong About Decorating Small Spaces
Design

21 Things People Get Wrong About Decorating Small Spaces

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Woman carrying dry cleaning and coffee cup
Interior

15 Harmful Chemicals You Didn’t Know You Were Bringing Into Your House

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Group of people waving small American flags
Design

12 Mistakes You Should Never Make With the American Flag

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

20 Crazy Cleaning Tips That Actually Work
Cleaning & Organizing

20 Crazy Cleaning Tips That Actually Work

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson, Andreana Lefton

10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint
Bathroom Design

10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Ginger Maine Coon cat and lint roller with his fur lying on couch indoors.
DIY

How to Remove Pet Hair From Clothes, Couches, Carpets and More

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Bedroom Soundproofing Ideas
Interior

7 Simple Soundproofing Solutions for Your Bedroom

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

12 Ways to Clean Your Home While You Sleep
Cleaning

12 Ways to Clean Your Home While You Sleep

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
Design

10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

The Cheapest Ways to Make Your Home Look Brand-New Again
DIY

The Cheapest Ways to Make Your Home Look Brand-New Again

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint
Design

These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Do air purifiers work
Cleaning

Solved! Do Air Purifiers Really Work?

By Glenda Taylor, Jamie Birdwell-Branson

10 Surprising Things a Homeowner Can Be Fined For
Real Estate

10 Surprising Things a Homeowner Can Be Fined For

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

10 Times You Should Never Use a Clorox Wipe
Cleaning

10 Times You Should Never Use a Clorox Wipe

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson