Katie Flannery

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katie Flannery is a writer and editor for BobVila.com. Since September 2020, she has been offering readers advice about general home improvement, kitchen renovation, service and product costs, repairs, and editing buyer’s guides for household goods.

She has over 15 years of experience covering home improvement, law, business, education, fire safety, music, and gardening, and her work has appeared in numerous digital and print publications, including Pure Home Improvement, Price It Here, Money Task Force, and Boulder Weekly. 

In addition to writing and editing, Katie is a Professor of Musicology and teaches classes in American popular music. When she’s not writing, editing, or teaching, she’s a collector of vinyl records and screen-printed concert posters, a baseball fan, a vintage clothing aficionado, and a voracious reader.

Connect with Katie Flannery on LinkedIn.

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MARCH 31, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Does Yard Cleanup Cost?

Highlights Yard cleaning has a typical cost range of $190 to $1,000 and a national average cost of $360. Several factors will affect the total cost, including the size of the yard, the ...

MARCH 30, 2023 | THURSDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Stage a House?

Highlights Staging a house to attract more buyers has a typical price range of $774 to $2,847, with a national average cost of $1,774. The final cost can depend on several factors, incl...

MARCH 22, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Storm Door Installation Cost?

Highlights The typical range for storm door installation cost is between $184 and $623, with a national average cost of $394. Some of the main factors that affect the cost to install a ...

MARCH 21, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to install an aluminum fence is $2,285 to $6,057, with homeowners across the country paying $4,149 on average. Some of the main cost factors affecting ...

MARCH 3, 2023 | FRIDAY
How Much Do Built-In Bookshelves Cost?

Highlights The typical cost range to add built-in bookshelves to a room is $1,290 to $4,420, with customers paying a national average of $2,853. Some of the main factors that affect the...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Lead Paint Removal Cost?

Highlights Lead paint removal typically costs between $1,445 and $5,412, with homeowners paying an average of $3,428 nationally. The main factors affecting the total lead paint removal ...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does it Cost to Reupholster a Chair?

Highlights The typical cost range to reupholster a chair is $50 to $2,000, with many customers paying an average of $800 nationally. Some of the factors that affect the cost to reuphols...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Backsplash Installation Cost?

Highlights The cost to install a backsplash typically ranges from $592 to $1,317, with homeowners paying an average of $1,000 nationally. The main factors that affect the total cost of ...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does it Cost to Install French Doors?

Highlights The typical cost to install French doors ranges between $2,000 and $5,000, with a national average cost of $3,500. Some of the main factors that influence French door install...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Move a Piano?

Highlights The typical cost range to move a piano is $258 to $573, with a national average cost of $406. The main factors that affect the cost of moving a piano include the size and typ...