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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MARCH 22, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
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MARCH 22, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
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MARCH 17, 2023 | FRIDAY
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MARCH 16, 2023 | THURSDAY
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MARCH 6, 2023 | MONDAY
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MARCH 3, 2023 | FRIDAY
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MARCH 3, 2023 | FRIDAY
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DeWalt power tools are mainstays for both pros and DIYers, and the brand name has become synonymous with high quality and dependability. I'm familiar with a wide range of DeWalt tools, bu...

MARCH 3, 2023 | FRIDAY
Bostich Brad Nailer Tested & Reviewed: See How The Smart Point Performed

If you associate the name "Bostitch" with office and home staplers, you're not alone. But the company also manufactures top-of-the-line roofing, flooring, and finish nailers. I ...

MARCH 3, 2023 | FRIDAY
HK Porter 24-Inch Bolt Cutters Review: Do They Work?

Anyone who's lost the key to a padlock and used a hacksaw to methodically saw through the steel shank has likely wished for a better way to tackle the task. The optimal solution is a good...