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 20, 2020 | MONDAY
7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Tested in 2024

Outdoor illumination keeps the home visible at night and helps deter crime, but leaving lights on all night is a costly waste of energy. Motion sensor lights, which only activate when the...

JANUARY 17, 2020 | FRIDAY
8 Things All Homeowners Should Know About Window Flashing

During construction, a builder will take many precautions to protect a house from water damage. One of the most important is installing window flashing, a thin material that's added to th...

JANUARY 17, 2020 | FRIDAY
The Best Reel Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

Quiet in operation, simple to maintain, and largely affordable, reel lawn mowers can be smart options for yard maintenance. Since they only take up about a third of the storage room neede...

JANUARY 16, 2020 | THURSDAY
These American Cities Have a Pest Problem

From roaches and rats to bedbugs and spiders, creepy-crawly pests—like their human counterparts—seem to enjoy living in large cities.

JANUARY 15, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Wheelbarrows for Zipping Around the Yard

If you spend a good amount of time gardening or landscaping, a dependable and capable wheelbarrow can help lessen your load. While these humble helpers may look pretty similar to one anot...

JANUARY 15, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
8 Things to Know About Blown-In Insulation

Today’s building codes require a minimum amount of insulation in walls and attics, but older homes were often under-insulated, so the answer for some homeowners may be blown-in insulation...

JANUARY 12, 2020 | SUNDAY
The 9 Best Stick Vacuums You Can Get in 2024, Tested

Editor's Note: Testing for this article took place in late 2023 and these products remain our current top recommendations for 2024 until we revisit this category. Stay tuned for our 2024 ...

JANUARY 10, 2020 | FRIDAY
General Contractor-Approved: The Best Stud Finders of 2024, Tested

Editor's Note: Testing for this article took place in late 2023 and these products remain our current top recommendations for 2024 until we revisit this category. Stay tuned for our 2024 ...

JANUARY 9, 2020 | THURSDAY
10 Money Mistakes to Avoid When You Move

Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking. You may have just a few short weeks (or days) to pack your belongings, hire a moving company, and take care of all ...

JANUARY 8, 2020 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Find a Plumbing Leak

Our homes rely on water—as long as its safely contained in a pipe, sink, tub, or appropriate appliance, like a dishwasher. But water can fast become the enemy if it goes where it shouldn’...