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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JANUARY 31, 2022 | MONDAY
Looking for a Career Change? These 8 Home Improvement Trades Are Desperate for New Blood

Opportunities AboundIt’s a great time to find a job. Economic recovery and a demand for housing have created a hot residential construction market, and contractors, remodelers, and others...

JANUARY 28, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Install Crown Molding?

Typical Range: $567 to $1,870 National Average: $1,218Crown molding (also spelled “moulding”) is like icing on the cake: It adds a decorative finished look that enhances a room. It can...

JANUARY 28, 2022 | FRIDAY
What is Reversible Architecture?

A drive through any American ghost town reveals buildings in various states of decay: collapsed roofs, fallen walls, and broken windows staring out from homes and businesses that have see...

JANUARY 27, 2022 | THURSDAY
The Best Fertilizers for Gardenias of 2023

Those who live in temperate climates—typically where winter temps don’t drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit—may be interested in growing gardenias, shrubs known for their soft, large, typica...

JANUARY 26, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Grass Seed for Shade of 2023

If the lawn in a sunny front yard is thriving but no grass seems to grow under a large shade tree, odds are it’s because the grass isn’t suitable for a shady spot. Most grasses are sun-or...

JANUARY 24, 2022 | MONDAY
The Best Fertilizers for Cucumbers of 2023

It's a favorite summer pastime for many—grab a salt shaker, pick a ripe cucumber, and eat it right there in the backyard. Cucumbers, members of the cucurbit family, grow quickly and recei...

JANUARY 19, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Real Estate Sites Are Dropping Neighborhood Crime Data—Here's Why

Buying a house is the most significant financial purchase many will make, which is why it's vital to know everything about a home and its neighborhood before signing on the dotted line. T...

JANUARY 14, 2022 | FRIDAY
Very Peri: How to Incorporate Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year Into Your Home’s Decor

Pantone, the global color-matching authority and developer of the Pantone Matching System used extensively by interior designers, painters, and artists, has announced its choice for the 2...

JANUARY 14, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Does a Basement Remodel Cost?

Typical Range: $30 and $75 per square foot National Average: $21,541With the high cost of new construction, some homeowners are looking to their basements for additional living space. ...

JANUARY 12, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Whose Responsibility Is It: Homeowner, Town, or Utility Company?

First-time homeowners might be surprised at some of the things that they are responsible for maintaining, such as having to clear away snow from the sidewalk in front of their home or mow...