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 16, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Landscaping Cost?

Highlights The typical range for landscaping costs is $1,277 to $5,856, with most homeowners paying a national average of $3,415. Cost factors for landscaping projects include the proje...

JUNE 15, 2021 | TUESDAY
I Used This Tree Control Herbicide to Kill a Stump—Did It Work?

Living on a partially wooded 80-acre tract offers plenty of room to grow a variety of desirable trees, but it also provides ample opportunity for trees, shrubs, and woody vines to crop up...

JUNE 14, 2021 | MONDAY
How Much Does a Lawn Sprinkler System Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to install a lawn sprinkler system is between $1,679 and $3,541, with a national average cost of $2,540. The main factors affecting the cost to install...

JUNE 12, 2021 | SATURDAY
The Best Peel and Stick Floor Tiles

Installing some types of flooring, including wall-to-wall carpeting, ceramic tile, and hardwood, can be challenging for the DIYer who doesn't have the proper equipment or knowledge. Not s...

JUNE 12, 2021 | SATURDAY
The Best Bathroom Vanities for Storage and Style

Bathroom vanities come in various materials, styles, and sizes, allowing you to add storage beneath sinks and complement the decor of your space. Choosing a bathroom vanity is mostly a ma...

JUNE 12, 2021 | SATURDAY
The Best Shoe Organizer for Your Closet and Organization Needs

Shoes are an essential part of a wardrobe and often become clutter near the entryway or at the bottom of a closet. In addition to those who solely own practical footwear, shoe lovers and ...

JUNE 11, 2021 | FRIDAY
Lumber-Cost Lunacy: Clever Ways to Save Money on Wood for Your DIY Projects

If you haven’t shopped for lumber recently, you’re in for a shock at how expensive a board is these days. According to Fixr, a site that tracks remodeling and construction trends, prices ...

MAY 31, 2021 | MONDAY
7 Types of Pine Trees That are Great for Home Landscapes

Easily recognized by their needle-type foliage, cone-bearing pine trees are evergreen, making them desirable in the home landscape for their year-round beauty. While there are more than 1...

MAY 28, 2021 | FRIDAY
10 Types of Bees All Homeowners Should Know

You might be surprised to learn there are more than 20,000 types of bees in existence, and a whopping 4,000 of those call the U. S. home, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. Bees ar...

MAY 28, 2021 | FRIDAY
How Much Does Lawn Aeration Cost?

Highlights The typical cost to aerate lawns is $100 to $350, with a national average cost of $140. Lawn size and slope, soil type, aeration method, location, and pricing packages can al...