ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Glenda Taylor is a freelance writer for the residential remodeling, homebuilding, and commercial roofing industries. She and her husband have been general contractors for over 20 years, and Ms. Taylor has written for leading media outlets, including the Houston Chronicle, SFGate, and the eHow Now Live Handyman Channel (a division of eHow.com) as well as National Association of Homebuilders. In addition to her construction experience, Ms. Taylor is a Master Gardener, a former real estate professional, a universal design enthusiast, and an advocate for green building practices. The recipient of Journalism and Marketing degrees from the University of Kansas and Bauder College respectively, she enjoys life on a farm in the Midwest with her husband and their "children"—five Saint Bernards! Connect with Glenda Taylor on LinkedIn.
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Tile floors are beautiful, durable, and a fairly DIY friendly option, but for tile’s good looks to really last, it’s vital to start with what you can’t see—the ideal underlayment. Both ce...
If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s income tax refund, we’ve got some ideas. According to the IRS, the average refund is about $2,900, and what better way to spend it than on ...
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Outdoor decks are all-time-favorite spots for entertaining and relaxing, but like all exterior structures, decks eventually get dirty. Left that way, they’re sure to become old and weathe...
