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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 | MONDAY
5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Bathroom Renovation

While updating a bathroom ranks at the top of many a homeowner’s wish list, complete renovations can be pricey—to the tune of $18,000 or more, depending on the bathroom size and choice of...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 | FRIDAY
The Dos and Don'ts of Watering Plants

Whether you're a green thumb or not, you probably already know that all plants need water to thrive—after all, that basic knowledge goes back to introductory middle-school science class. ...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Clean Refrigerator Coils

The refrigerator is arguably the most important major appliance in the kitchen, and it’s often the most expensive one as well. Because you naturally want the best performance from your fr...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 | THURSDAY
So, You Want to... Build an Outdoor Fireplace

It's the ultimate in backyard entertaining—an outdoor fireplace where friends and family gather to share good times and delicious food cooked over an open flame! The ambiance and dramatic...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 | TUESDAY
3 Steps to Remove Mildew from Your Home Exterior

This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Are mildew streaks tarnishing your home’s curb appeal? Houses in regions with high hu...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 | MONDAY
10 Things to Leave Behind the Next Time You Move

As homeowners pack moving boxes and wrap furniture in blankets, one question inevitably runs through their minds: How did I accumulate so many things? Moving is a great time to purge item...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 | MONDAY
7 Tricks to Test a Tool’s Quality at the Hardware Store

Buying hand tools can be a confusing—and at times a losing—proposition. When faced with aisles full of putty knives, hammers, utility knives, and other toolbox must-haves, it’s tough to k...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Cedar Closets

Prized for repelling sweater-munching moths, the woodsy aroma of cedar is finding new fans in eco-savvy homeowners looking for natural alternatives to toxic pesticides and smelly mothball...

AUGUST 31, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Acid Stain Concrete

Concrete is durable, dependable—and, naturally, a bit cold in tone. If this steely neutral isn't your style, you can update your patio, basement floor, or concrete countertop in a range o...

AUGUST 24, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Retaining Walls

Does your yard contain slopes, dips, and inclines? Then you likely have a retaining wall somewhere on your property. Used everywhere from highway construction to landscaping, retaining wa...