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.
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...
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 | TUESDAY
How Much Are Modular Home Prices?
Highlights A modular home typically costs between $180,000 to $360,000 to install, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include...
