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 13, 2020 | SATURDAY
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JUNE 11, 2020 | THURSDAY
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JUNE 9, 2020 | TUESDAY
The Best Folding Hand Trucks

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JUNE 5, 2020 | FRIDAY
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JUNE 4, 2020 | THURSDAY
The Best Spring Clamps for DIY Projects

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JUNE 3, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Strap Wrenches

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JUNE 2, 2020 | TUESDAY
13 DIY Projects You Can Do with Supplies You Already Have

Getting your house shipshape doesn’t always mean running to the home improvement center to load up on supplies. Many DIY maintenance tasks, home repairs, and other projects can be done wi...

JUNE 1, 2020 | MONDAY
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MAY 29, 2020 | FRIDAY
The Best Room Humidifiers to Up the Moisture in Your Home

Heating and air conditioning strip a home’s indoor air of its natural humidity. The result of uncomfortable dryness leaves skin feeling dehydrated, contributes to sinus and respiratory pr...