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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NOVEMBER 28, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does Pool Removal Cost?

Typical Range: $2,700 to $19,000 National Average: $6,000There are many reasons a homeowner may want to remove a pool, such as eliminating the ongoing cost of pool maintenance, wanting...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does Wood Stove Installation Cost?

Typical Range: $325 to $4,000Installing a wood stove can completely change the atmosphere of a room. A wood-burning stove provides an additional heating source and creates a welcoming, ...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Does an Insulated Garage Door Cost?

Typical Range: $400 to $10,000Many homeowners want to transform their garage into a workshop, yoga studio, or rehearsal space but are held back by the realization that the area is unins...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost to Build?

Typical Range: $200 to $3,000 National Average: $850A backyard fire pit can be a gathering place for family and friends or a cozy area to enjoy some alone time. Fire pits come in many ...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does Slab Leak Repair Cost?

Typical Range: $630 to $4,400 National Average: $2,290When plumbing leaks happen beneath a home’s concrete slab foundation, it’s important that homeowners address the problem as soon a...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 | THURSDAY
How Much Does Furnace Repair Cost?

Typical Range: $131 to $486 National Average: $308Furnace maintenance is a necessary task for every homeowner. Keeping a consistent temperature throughout the home during the cold wint...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 | THURSDAY
How Much Do Seamless Gutters Cost?

Typical Range: $652 to $1,720 National Average: $1,162Seamless gutters, also known as continuous gutters, help water drain away from a home without unnecessary seams or joints. Constru...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Does PODS Moving Cost?

Typical Range: $1,400 to $6,900 National Average: $3,000When the time comes to move, many people want a convenient and cost-effective way to transport their belongings—whether the move...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Do Hurricane-Proof Modular Homes Cost?

Typical Range: $180,000 to $360,000 National Average: $270,000For those who live in storm-prone areas, the safety and well-being of home and family are important. As the demand for stu...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Does Window Glass Replacement Cost?

Highlights It typically costs between $180 and $411 to replace glass in a window, while the national average cost is $281. The factors affecting the cost of window glass replacement inc...