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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JUNE 17, 2016 | FRIDAY
The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

It’s tough to get excited about outdoor cleaning projects when you’d rather be at the lake or on the golf course. Fortunately, the right time-saving tools can help you squeeze both your a...

JUNE 3, 2016 | FRIDAY
The Secret to Sanding Almost Anything—Without All the Dust

This post has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. If you’ve ever finished drywall, you know that the sanding process releases lots of dust...

MAY 26, 2016 | THURSDAY
So, You Want to... Build a Carport

Need a place to park that fancy new speedboat? A carport may be just the ticket! While it’s not quite a garage, a carport does a decent job of protecting cars, recreational vehicles, or a...

MAY 20, 2016 | FRIDAY
Basement Waterproofing: Here's How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

Unless the plan is to install a swimming pool in the basement, you probably cringe at the idea of water trickling beneath your house. While the best time to waterproof is during new const...

MAY 20, 2016 | FRIDAY
6 Low-Cost Lifesavers to Make Wall Repair a Cinch

Walls take a beating. Overzealous furniture movers, rowdy kids, and constant doorknob bangs can leave dents, cracks, and holes that mar your walls' once-smooth surfaces. But with the righ...

MAY 19, 2016 | THURSDAY
How To: Get Rid of Grubs

They don’t care who you are or where you live. You won’t see them coming, and by the time they make their presence known, you could have a full-blown infestation on your hands. Grubs! Law...

MAY 12, 2016 | THURSDAY
How To: Refinish Rusty Old Patio Furniture

Although metal patio furniture is elegant and durable, it can over time become a rust-coated symbol of neglect. Instead of offering an inviting spot to relax on a warm summer afternoon, c...

MAY 6, 2016 | FRIDAY
So, You Want to... Remove a Load-Bearing Wall

In the old days, homes were built with a warren of smaller, sharply delineated rooms, each devoted to its own distinct purpose. Homeowners today often prefer open, fluid floor plans, at l...

APRIL 29, 2016 | FRIDAY
9 Painless Ways to Keep Your Home Forever Clean

Cleaning—it’s a thankless task. All told, the average person spends approximately five years just repeating the same cleaning chores over and over. We know you have things you’d rather be...

APRIL 29, 2016 | FRIDAY
How To: Remove Wallpaper

No homeowner wants to be confronted with ripped-up wall coverings as a day-in, day-out reminder of a job not yet finished. For this reason, wallpaper removal is a project that should be d...