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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MAY 3, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
All You Need to Know About the Waterfall Countertop Trend

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APRIL 21, 2017 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

If you’re in the market for durable, low-maintenance flooring in a basement, on a patio, or anywhere else you have a concrete substrate, but you refuse to sacrifice style, take a closer l...

APRIL 13, 2017 | THURSDAY
25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

Ask any seasoned carpenter or DIYer what tools take up the most room in their toolbox, and the answer is probably “screwdrivers. ” While there are a few types that are more common around ...

APRIL 10, 2017 | MONDAY
Proceed with Caution: 10 Power Tools That Can Kill You

From circular saws to cordless drills, power tools simplify and speed up building and remodeling projects as well as general woodworking tasks. But when used incorrectly, these household ...

APRIL 6, 2017 | THURSDAY
7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

Whether you want to build a rustic bench, install trim molding, or plumb a new sink, odds are that you’ll need to cut some material to size—and there’s a saw out there waiting to help you...

MARCH 30, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Insecticidal Soap

Are aphids gnawing on the heirloom roses? Are spider mites munching on the tomato plants? If garden pests are bugging you, but you're not a fan of toxic pesticides, take heart; there's a ...

MARCH 28, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Choose the Right Scraper for the Job

This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Removing old wallpaper, filling nail holes, and prying off hardened putty all rely on...

MARCH 27, 2017 | MONDAY
The 10 Best Things You Can Do for Your Garage

Garages are much more than just a designated parking place for your car. Homeowners these days take advantage of the space as a utility room and workshop as well as a storage solution for...

MARCH 24, 2017 | FRIDAY
Driveway Cleaning: How to Remove Just About Any Kind of Stain

Nothing is quite as aggravating as discovering that the delivery guy's van leaked oil on your driveway or that the dried leaves you didn't sweep up last fall created stubborn brown stains...

MARCH 23, 2017 | THURSDAY
8 Surprising Reasons to Bring Concrete Indoors

If you thought concrete was just for sidewalks, think again. This DIY-friendly material is rapidly finding its way into homes and offices, bringing with it limitless design possibilities ...