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.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Cabinets?
Typical Range: $1,500 to $5,000 National Average: $2,975The cost to refinish cabinets is far less than the cost to replace them. Cabinet refinishing is an excellent way to update and t...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?
Typical Range: $1,295 to $4,549 National Average: $2,803This article contains the outdated term “plantation shutters,” a widely recognized description for a particular style of window ...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Do Pella Windows Cost?
Typical Range: $250 to $3,800 National Average: $2,000When the time comes to install new windows and choose a brand, many homeowners rely on name recognition and reputation. The Pella ...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 | TUESDAY
What Is the True Cost of Countertops?
Highlights Kitchen countertops have a typical cost range of $825 to $4,356 and a national average cost of $2,652. Several factors can affect the total cost, including the size and mater...
AUGUST 30, 2022 | TUESDAY
How Much Do Corian Countertops Cost?
Typical Range: $2,200 to $5,000 National Average: $3,475Corian countertops are a popular alternative to granite, quartz, marble, or other solid surface countertops. When compared to th...
AUGUST 26, 2022 | FRIDAY
How Much Do Hurricane Windows Cost?
Highlights The typical range for hurricane window costs is $3,083 to $15,721, with a national average of $10,005. Hurricane window costs are determined by the window size, shape, style,...
AUGUST 24, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
How Much Do Double-Pane Windows Cost?
Highlights The typical cost range to install double-pane windows is between $150 and $6,900, with a national average cost of $1,050. Some of the main factors that can affect the cost of...
AUGUST 22, 2022 | MONDAY
How Much Does Concrete Cost per Yard?
Typical Range: $100 to $200 National Average: $128When it’s time to install or repair a concrete patio, driveway, sidewalk, or stairs, homeowners are usually concerned about the price ...
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
Solved! Here's What to Do When the Dishwasher Won’t Turn On
Q: I just loaded the dishwasher, turned it on, and nothing happened. I double-checked to make sure the door was latched securely, but it still wouldn’t start. What should I do when my dis...
