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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | THURSDAY
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet: Everything You Need to Know About Selecting and Installing a New Fixture

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 | THURSDAY
5 Things to Know Before Ripping Up Your Carpeting

Carpeting brings wall-to-wall softness and warmth to a room, both visually and physically. But over time, its attractive pile can begin to show signs of wear from heavy traffic, stains, a...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 | THURSDAY
The Dos and Don’ts of Waterproofing Basement Walls

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
10 Things Real People Regret About Buying a Home

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops

Frequently used in foundations, backyard patios, and fence-post installations, concrete is one of the strongest building materials around. But did you know that it can also be one of the ...

AUGUST 31, 2018 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Beadboard Ceilings

Prominent in the trim aisles of home improvement stores and popular on home remodeling shows, beadboard offers a great way to dress-up drab walls and ceilings. Beadboards are flat planks ...

AUGUST 30, 2018 | THURSDAY
This DIY Project Provides the Ultimate Finishing Touch for Your Curb Appeal

This content has been brought to you by Quikrete. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Lawn and garden edging elevates your landscape much like how a frame does a photo: The ...

AUGUST 29, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
18 Hidden Costs of Moving

Packing up and moving is expensive, costing an average of $1,200 to $6,000, depending on the distance to your new home and whether you move your own possessions or hire a moving company. ...