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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AUGUST 11, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
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AUGUST 4, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost?

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AUGUST 3, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best Portable Tool Boxes Tested in 2023

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AUGUST 3, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best Potting Benches of 2023

Starting seeds in flats and transplanting seedlings can be messy. Very few gardeners have their own greenhouse complete with a gardening workstation. A tabletop bench at a comfortable hei...

AUGUST 2, 2021 | MONDAY
The 7 Best Fabric Protectors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

High-quality furnishings can cost a pretty penny, so protecting your investment from everyday accidents is wise. Fabric protectors create a water-repellent and stain-resistant barrier aga...

JULY 30, 2021 | FRIDAY
I Tested an Affordable Melnor Sprinkler—Did it Water My Lawn Efficiently?

On a hot summer day, lawn sprinklers are a common sight, dispersing water for grass to stay healthy and for children and pets to frolic and keep cool. Oscillating sprinklers that create a...

JULY 30, 2021 | FRIDAY
The Best Kamado Grills for Backyard Barbecuing

Patterned after a traditional method of Japanese cooking, ceramic kamado grills are popping up in backyards everywhere. Home chefs revere these charcoal-fueled cookers for their ability t...

JULY 29, 2021 | THURSDAY
9 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Plants Safe During Storms

Flowers, bushes, and shrubs turn a plain yard into a thing of beauty, but storms with torrential rains and whipping winds can wreak havoc on plants and trees, damaging or destroying them....

JULY 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
This Stud Finder Requires No Calibration―Is it Right For You?

Finding the location of a stud behind drywall is essential for a host of projects, such as hanging heavy artwork or installing shelves. While the pros have a few tricks for finding studs,...

JULY 28, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
I Tried The New Cutting-Edge Stud Finder―Did It Work?

The idea that a DIYer could see what's within a wall cavity using a smartphone screen is the stuff of science fiction movies. It's also now a reality with the Walabot stud finder—a device...