More from Glenda Taylor (Page 10)

A can of Scotchgard fabric protector sitting on a couch between two throw pillows.
Reviews

The Truth About Scotchgard Fabric Protector: A Hands-On Review

By Glenda Taylor

Tordon Herbicide
DIY

The Best Stump Killers

By Glenda Taylor

A smart switch installed on a grey wall with a contemporary living room in the background.
Furniture & Decor

The Best Smart Switches for Your Smart Home

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor

standard door size
DIY

Standard Door Size 101: Important Measurements All Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best stick vacuums together on a wood floor against a wall.
Cleaning

The 9 Best Stick Vacuums You Can Get, Tested

By Amy Lynch, By Glenda Taylor, By Debbie Wolfe

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing
Buying

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

By Glenda Taylor

Photo of an Old house with a word mark that says Bob Vila Old House appreciation
Design

Living Modern in an Old House

By Glenda Taylor

The SentrySafe home safe undergoing a water-resistance test with a sprinkler on it
Reviews

Review: Can the SentrySafe Home Safe Withstand a Bonfire?

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Cordless Framing Nailer resting on its side on plywood next to a full cartridge of nails.
Reviews

Nailing It: An In-Depth Review of the DeWalt Cordless Framing Nailer

By Glenda Taylor

Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator on concrete driveway with large cords plugged in.
Reviews

Dual-Fuel Dynamo: A Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator Review

By Glenda Taylor

A person actively using the Makita right-angle drill
Reviews

Drilling in Tight Spaces: A Makita Right-Angle Drill Review

By Glenda Taylor

Upscale suburbs with gold course, lake, houses and roof tops
Real Estate

15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

By Andreana Lefton, By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila Staff

View of neighborhood with fall leaves on the ground
DIY

16 Leaf-Raking Lessons No One Ever Taught You

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila Staff

Genius Solutions for Retrofitting Old Homes
DIY

12 Genius Solutions for Retrofitting Old Homes—With or Without Renovation

By Glenda Taylor

A person zipping the best mattress pad option closed after putting it on a mattress
Bedrooms

The Best Mattress Pads

By Glenda Taylor

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor -Attic Insulation Cost - Cost Range + Average - September 2023
Attics

How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Tiny House Cost - Cost Range + Average - July 2023
Buying

How Much Does a Tiny House Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

The Aurora paper shredder with its waste bin open
Interior

Destroy Sensitive Documents Quickly and Confidently: An Aurora Paper Shredder Review

By Glenda Taylor

The DeWalt 10-inch table saw sitting on its stand in a yard while surrounded by several pieces of wood, some of which have been cut and some of which have not been cut
DIY

Precision Meets Portability: An In-Depth Review of the DeWalt 10-Inch Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor

The Gorilla GLMPXA-22 ladder set up as an extension ladder reaching up to a roof
DIY

The Versatile Gorilla Ladder May Be The Only Ladder You Ever Need

By Glenda Taylor

A large grouping of the best DeWalt tools pictured together
DIY

Is DeWalt a Good Brand?

By Glenda Taylor

A person holding the best LED light bulb option with a lamp in the background
Energy & Power

The Best LED Light Bulbs

By Glenda Taylor, By Kat Hodgins

monstera plant care 101 - how to grow monstera indoors
DIY

Monstera Plant Care 101

By Glenda Taylor

calathea plant care 101 - how to grow calathea plant indoors
DIY

Calathea Care 101

By Glenda Taylor

The Wagner Paint Sprayer set up next to a barn alongside all its accessories
DIY

The Wagner Paint Sprayer Provides the Best Bang for the Buck in Our Latest Test

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best paper shredder options grouped together in an office setting
Furniture & Decor

The Best Paper Shredders, Tested

By Timothy Dale, By Glenda Taylor

The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock installed on a door during testing.
Doors

Tested: The Best Door Locks For Your Home, Garage, or Rental

By Glenda Taylor, By Savannah Sher

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - ac compressor cost - Cost range + avera
Interior

How Much Does an AC Compressor Cost to Replace?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

The DeWalt 10-inch wet tile saw set up to cut tiles in a driveway
DIY

Master the Art of Tile Cutting With the DeWalt Tile Saw: A Hands-On Review

By Glenda Taylor

Two DeWalt PowerStack Batteries and chargers pictured side by side
DIY

Hands-On Review: Unveiling the DeWalt PowerStack Advantage in High-Performance Batteries

By Glenda Taylor

Hazardous waste sign
Interior

20 Household Items That Must Be Disposed of as Hazardous Waste

By Glenda Taylor

A person putting the best leather cleaner option on a sponge before cleaning a car's leather interior
Cleaning

The Best Leather Cleaners

By Glenda Taylor

Vegetables growing in raised beds in the home garden
Lawn & Garden

15 Tips for Planning a Successful Raised Garden

By Glenda Taylor, By Kelly Weimert

The DynaTrap insect trap hanging from a shepherd's hook off the side of a house
Lawn & Garden

Bug Battle? My Experience Testing the DynaTrap Insect Trap

By Glenda Taylor

The Greenworks Pro 60V 21-Inch Battery Lawn Mower sitting on a bright green lawn
DIY

Power Up Your Mowing Game: Greenworks Redefines the Battery Lawn Mower

By Glenda Taylor

A man wearing the Carhartt Flame-Resistant Sherpa-Lined Vest while holding a chainsaw
Reviews

The Ultimate Carhartt Vest: Tested and Approved for DIYers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

By Glenda Taylor

Green mound juniper groundcover in front of brick and stone house
Lawn & Garden

The Dos and Don’ts of Planting Ground Cover

By Glenda Taylor

Sum flower garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants That Thrive Even When Temperatures Rise

By Glenda Taylor, By Gretchen Heber

gas vs electric dryer
Appliances

Gas vs. Electric Dryer: Which Is Better?

By Glenda Taylor, By Gretchen Heber

The Fezibo standing desk in its lowered position holding a dual-monitor computer setup
Reviews

Why the Fezibo Standing Desk Is Now My Favorite Office Essential

By Glenda Taylor

Shark Max Air Purifier with True HEPA next to table in room
Interior

Shark Air Purifier Review: Is This the Best Air Purifier on the Market? We Tested it to Find out!

By Glenda Taylor

tree falls on house
DIY

Solved! What to Do If a Tree Falls on Your House

By Glenda Taylor

Bosch StarlockPlus Oscillating Tool Review
DIY

Bosch StarlockPlus Oscillating Tool Review: Is it Worth it?

By Glenda Taylor

Two men shaking hands
Exterior

Trees and Property Lines: 9 Things All Neighbors Need to Know for Storm Season

By Glenda Taylor

happy father and young sons loading up trunk of open van preparing to go on vacation
DIY

13 Mistakes You Make Every Time You Leave for Vacation

By Glenda Taylor, By Eleanor Chalstrom

The Ortho hose end sprayer laying wood chips
DIY

This Hose End Sprayer Promises No Mixes or Messes So We Put it to the Test!

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Kitchen Trash Can Options
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Kitchen Trash Cans, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Shannon Lee, By Stacey L. Nash

overhead view of gardener tending to colorful circular flowerbed rain garden in bright green lawn
DIY

How to Build a Rain Garden—and Why You Should

By Glenda Taylor

A portable air purifier in the living room
Heating & Cooling

8 Things Homeowners Should Know About HEPA Filters

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila Staff

What Are Assassin Bugs? All You Need to Know About These Beneficial Bugs
Garden Pests

What Are Assassin Bugs, and Do I Want Them in My Garden?

By Glenda Taylor, By Nina Malkin, By Gretchen Heber

woman taking a photo of a home with her smartphone
Real Estate

14 Telltale Signs That a House Will Be Going on the Market

By Glenda Taylor, By Kelly Weimert

Smart Solar bird bath fountain in cedar mulch plant bed
Lawn & Garden

Nature’s Serenade: My Experience With the Smart Solar Bird Bath Fountain

By Glenda Taylor

The Dos and Don'ts of Building a Retaining Wall
Curb Appeal

The Dos and Don’ts of Building Retaining Walls 

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controller Option
Lawn & Garden

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers Today

By Glenda Taylor

7 Surprising Items Burglars Want to Steal from You
Exterior

7 Surprising Items Burglars Want to Steal from You

By Glenda Taylor

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - cost to plant a tree - cost range + average - May 2023
Landscaping

How Much Does It Cost to Plant a Tree?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - how much is a yard of mulch - cost range + average - May 2023
Landscaping

How Much Is a Yard of Mulch?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

Dyson Air Purifier Review
Interior

Dyson Air Purifier Review: We Tested This Popular Air Purifier to See if It’s Worth the Money

By Glenda Taylor

A person moving the Harbor Freight Fortress air compressor by using its wheels and handle
DIY

So, How Good Is a Harbor Freight Air Compressor? We Tested It!

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Ryobi pressure washer 2000 PSI to clean a concrete patio
DIY

Is an Electric Pressure Washer Powerful? I Tested a Ryobi Pressure Washer to Find out!

By Glenda Taylor

Makita XML03 Brushless Cordless 18-Inch Lawn Mower sitting in grass yard
DIY

We Tested the Makita XML03 Lawn Mower: Is This Battery Powered Mower Enough for Your Yard?

By Glenda Taylor

Man wearing Carhartt cargo pants with tools in pockets
DIY

Work Hard, Play Harder: An Honest Review of Carhartt Cargo Pants

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Step Ladder Options
Reviews

The Best Step Ladders, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

The best drill bits for metal options next to a close-up of a drill and metal hardware
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Metal, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi