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 8, 2017 | FRIDAY
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AUGUST 24, 2017 | THURSDAY
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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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AUGUST 18, 2017 | FRIDAY
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AUGUST 17, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Starting Seeds Indoors

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AUGUST 16, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
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AUGUST 8, 2017 | TUESDAY
New Floors? 5 Top Hardwood Options to Know

One of the oldest flooring materials is still among the most desirable. Whether your style is classic, contemporary, or eclectic, a hardwood surface can complement your décor and add valu...

AUGUST 8, 2017 | TUESDAY
14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips

Introduced in the 1920s, the original Q-tips were merely wooden sticks with cotton wrapped around one end. Today, the improved two-sided version with its flexible paper applicator has bec...