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.
JUNE 9, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Window Tinting Cost?
Typical Range: $316 to $907 National Average: $587Many people are familiar with window tinting for cars but perhaps not as much with home window tinting. Tinting the windows in your ho...
JUNE 8, 2021 | TUESDAY
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost?
Highlights Tile installation costs between $400 and $6,500, with the national average cost at $2,006. The final cost depends on numerous factors, including the project size, type of til...
JUNE 7, 2021 | MONDAY
How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost?
Highlights The typical range for gutter installation cost is $622 to $1,677, with a national average of $1,135. The style and material of the gutters as well as the home size, labor cos...
JUNE 2, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does Carpet Installation Cost?
Highlights Carpet installation costs can range between $785 to $2,805, with a national average cost of $1,772. Some of the biggest factors affecting carpet installation cost include the...
MAY 28, 2021 | FRIDAY
Should You DIY a Bathroom Remodel or Hire a Professional?
A bathroom remodel is an expensive and time-consuming project. Some bathroom renovations can take more than a month when done by professionals—imagine how long it may take when the job is...
MAY 28, 2021 | FRIDAY
Toilet Installation: DIY or Hire a Professional?
You may be tempted to save money and replace that old toilet yourself. After all, how hard can it be? The truth is that toilet installation involves more than just replacing the old toile...
MAY 21, 2021 | FRIDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House?
Highlights The typical cost to paint a house ranges from $1,811 to $4,435, with a national average cost of $3,087. The main factors in calculating the cost to paint a house are the size...
MAY 21, 2021 | FRIDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?
Highlights The typical cost for hardwood floor refinishing ranges from $1,098 to $2,653, with a national average cost of $1,869. Some of the main factors influencing the project price i...
MAY 14, 2021 | FRIDAY
How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost?
Highlights The typical range for termite treatment costs is $229 to $967, with many homeowners paying a national average of $598. Cost factors for termite treatment costs include the te...
MAY 12, 2021 | WEDNESDAY
What Is the Cost of Solar Panels?
Highlights The typical price range for solar panels is from $18,100 to $35,064, with a national average cost of $26,579. The cost to install solar panels depends on the size, shape, and...
