Katie Flannery

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Katie Flannery

Title: Contributing Writer

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, and repairs, as well as editing buyer’s guides for household goods. With over 20 years of professional writing experience, she’s successfully generated hundreds of news articles, blog posts, interviews, concert reviews, album reviews, press releases, proposals, essays, and academic papers. 

Expertise and Experience

Branching out from her strong academic and music history background, Katie enjoys putting together articles and blog posts about various topics. Preferring to not have one specific writing niche, she’s been featured in home improvement, law, business, health, education, fire and safety, automotive, music, and gardening websites, such as Pure Home Improvement, Boyer Law Firm, Price It Here, B-Lann Equipment, Money Task Force, UroTuning, Colorado Music Buzz, Boulder Weekly, and many more. 

Through her years as a university professor, Katie has honed her writing style to balance the interests of professionals in the field and the curious reader who wants to make their way as a DIYer. She has produced numerous articles for BobVila.com, including product reviews, buyer’s guides, how to find and hire the best professional for the job, “best of” pieces, and the cost of repairs and products. Katie strives to make her writing clear and beneficial to homeowners who want to complete a home renovation job on their own or find the perfect professional to remodel their space.

In her free time, Katie is a vinyl record and screen-printed poster collector, a voracious reader, a vintage clothing aficionado, and a passionate furniture refinisher. 

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AUGUST 22, 2022 | MONDAY
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JULY 29, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost?

Highlights The typical range for artificial grass costs is $2,961 to $7,792, with a national average of $5,358. Yard size and shape, turf material and brand, labor, installation locatio...

JULY 29, 2022 | FRIDAY
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JULY 29, 2022 | FRIDAY
The Best Upholstery Cleaner Rental Brands

Home and car upholstery can start to look old and tired because of stains, pet hair, and normal wear and tear. If your couches, chairs, and the back seat of the car need to be refreshed, ...

JULY 29, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Does a Pool Pump Cost?

Typical Range: $700 to $1,500 National Average: $1,100A pool pump is the central element in a pool’s system. It directs the water to be filtered, heated, and treated with chemicals. Wh...

JULY 26, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Pool Resurfacing Cost?

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JUNE 30, 2022 | THURSDAY
How Much Does a Plunge Pool Cost?

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JUNE 30, 2022 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Carpet Removal Cost?

Highlights The typical range for carpet removal cost is $120 to $720 with a national average of $280. Cost factors for carpet removal include room size and shape, carpet location, insta...

JUNE 29, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Online Sewing Classes

Learning how to sew or nailing a new technique is easier than ever thanks to sewing videos. From apparel to embroidery to quilting, the best sewing tutorials can accommodate beginner to a...

JUNE 23, 2022 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Pool Liner Replacement Cost?

Highlights The typical range for pool liner replacement costs is $1,125 to $3,688 with a national average of $2,393. Pool type, size, and shape; liner type and design; labor; draining a...