Glenda Taylor

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Glenda Taylor

Title: Staff Writer, BobVila.com

Glenda Taylor is a freelance writer for the residential remodeling, home building, and home improvement industries. She started writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics, including construction methods, code compliance, tool use, and the latest news in the housing and real estate industries.  

Expertise and Experience

Glenda and her husband are residential contractors. She’s written for leading media outlets including the Houston Chronicle and SFGATE. She was the manager of the former eHow Now Live Handyman Channel (a division of eHow.com), and her work has appeared on This Old House and the National Association of Home Builders

In addition to her construction experience, Glenda is a master gardener, a former real estate professional, a universal design enthusiast, and an advocate for green building practices. She also serves on her county’s Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

You may have hung the gallery walls and installed crown molding, but interior design needn’t stop at the top of the walls. A tray ceiling—also called an inverted or recessed ceiling—resem...

OCTOBER 18, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
All You Need to Know About Tuckpointing

Bricks provide durable cladding for interior and exterior walls, chimneys, and fireplaces. But the mortar used to fill joints deteriorates over time—even if the bricks themselves are stil...

OCTOBER 16, 2017 | MONDAY
Solved! What to Do When a Tree Falls on Your House

Q: We just experienced a strong thunderstorm, during which a tree blew over on our house! We have no experience with this sort of thing. What should we do now? Help!A: A tree falling on a...

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | FRIDAY
9 Things to Know Before You Screen In a Porch

A porch is an extension of a home’s living area: a place to savor a summer’s breeze, observe wildlife, or bask in birdsong at the end of the day. Since most people want to spend more time...

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | FRIDAY
3 Ways to Avoid Replacing Your Concrete Sidewalk

Though made from one of the most durable construction materials around, even once-strong concrete sidewalks can deteriorate over time from repeated freeze-thaw cycles, ground movement, or...

OCTOBER 9, 2017 | MONDAY
15 Leaf-Raking Lessons No One Ever Taught You

Raking fallen leaves is a tedious autumn chore for many, but it doesn't have to be difficult. These tips will help you speed through this task on your to-do list.

OCTOBER 5, 2017 | THURSDAY
How to Protect Plants From Frost

Unexpected early fall and late spring frosts—periods when outside temperatures go below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit) often catch home gardeners off-guard, nipping tender fruit buds, c...

OCTOBER 4, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
7 Important Reasons Never to Skip Your HVAC’s Yearly Checkup

Out of sight, out of mind: If your heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system has recently been operating well, you probably haven’t given a thought to scheduling a professional ch...

OCTOBER 3, 2017 | TUESDAY
So, You Want to... Paint Your Home's Exterior

Painting the exterior of your house is a big project that can quickly turn into a huge headache if you’re not adequately prepared. Just picture yourself atop a ladder, brushing on coats o...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 | TUESDAY
7 Ways to Get Better Curb Appeal in 60 Minutes or Less

Are you dissatisfied with your home’s less-than-fabulous first impression but too strapped for time to do anything about it? Don’t worry! You don’t have to take on time-consuming remodeli...