Glenda Taylor

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Glenda Taylor is a freelance writer for the residential remodeling, homebuilding, and commercial roofing industries.

She and her husband have been general contractors for over 20 years, and Ms. Taylor has written for leading media outlets, including the Houston Chronicle, SFGate, and the eHow Now Live Handyman Channel (a division of eHow.com) as well as National Association of Homebuilders. In addition to her construction experience, Ms. Taylor is a Master Gardener, a former real estate professional, a universal design enthusiast, and an advocate for green building practices. The recipient of Journalism and Marketing degrees from the University of Kansas and Bauder College respectively, she enjoys life on a farm in the Midwest with her husband and their "children"—five Saint Bernards! Connect with Glenda Taylor on LinkedIn.

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This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Are mildew streaks tarnishing your home’s curb appeal? Houses in regions with high hu...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 | MONDAY
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 | FRIDAY
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AUGUST 31, 2017 | THURSDAY
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AUGUST 24, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Retaining Walls

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AUGUST 22, 2017 | TUESDAY
The Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete

You may rightly consider concrete to be one of the most durable and attractive construction materials around, but did you know that everything you do after pouring has just as much impact...

AUGUST 21, 2017 | MONDAY
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The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but you won’t know for sure if you never move. According to data analysis site FiveThirtyEight, the average person will move 11.4 ...

AUGUST 18, 2017 | FRIDAY
Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know

Plank flooring has come a long way from the frontier days when rough-hewn boards were nailed to floor joists, resulting in rugged, and somewhat uneven, walking surfaces. Today’s hard-surf...