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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JULY 26, 2021 | MONDAY
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JULY 26, 2021 | MONDAY
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JULY 23, 2021 | FRIDAY
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You probably already have a garden hose for watering the grass and potted patio plants and washing down the sidewalk. Still, if you’re like many, that hose might have hardened over the ye...

JULY 19, 2021 | MONDAY
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Highlights The typical cost of mulch per yard is between $30 and $150, with a national average of $75. Factors affecting the cost of mulch include the mulch type and color, project size...

JULY 9, 2021 | FRIDAY
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JUNE 30, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
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JUNE 29, 2021 | TUESDAY
The Best Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds for a Beautiful, Lush Lawn

Kentucky bluegrass—prized for its soft, low-growing habit—is best suited to northern regions where summer temps do not exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit, making it an optimal choice for the No...

JUNE 21, 2021 | MONDAY
Are Trex and Other Composite Decking Materials Now More Affordable Than Lumber?

Summer’s here, but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t behind us yet. Homeowners are looking for ways to congregate safely with others and improve their outdoor spaces, and building a new deck is...

JUNE 21, 2021 | MONDAY
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

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