More from Glenda Taylor (Page 11)

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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

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Exterior

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

By Glenda Taylor

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DIY

13 Mistakes You Make Every Time You Leave for Vacation

By Glenda Taylor, By Eleanor Chalstrom

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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

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DIY

How to Build a Rain Garden—and Why You Should

By Glenda Taylor

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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

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Real Estate

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

By Glenda Taylor, By Kelly Weimert

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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

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Landscaping

How Much Does It Cost to Plant a Tree?

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer

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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

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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

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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

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Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Metal, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Automatic Plant Waterer Options
DIY

The Best Automatic Plant Waterers for Your Container Garden

By Glenda Taylor

Melnor dual zone hose timer and 3 aerators
Lawn & Garden

Can You Really Save Time and Water With a Hose Timer? I Tested One to Find Out!

By Glenda Taylor

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Exterior

9 Reasons Every Household Should Have a Portable Generator

By Glenda Taylor, By Daryna Tobey

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Lawn & Garden

Taming a Garden Hose: My Experience With the Liberty Garden Hose Reel

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn & Garden

Gardening in Place: How to Grow a Bountiful Harvest When You Have Limited Mobility

By Glenda Taylor

Landscaping Ideas Around Trees
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Landscaping Around Trees

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

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Design

Viva Magenta: 7 Ways to Work Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Into Your Decor Style

By Glenda Taylor

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Design

Guide to Buying Older Homes by Decade

By Glenda Taylor

What Happens if You Hire an Unlicensed Tree Trimmer?
Landscaping

Why It’s a Really Bad Idea to Hire an Unlicensed Tree Trimmer

By Glenda Taylor

Choosing the Right Bathroom Fan Size
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Solved! What Size Bathroom Fan Best Supports Your Space

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

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DIY

DIY Hydroponics 101: All You Need to Know About Growing Plants Without Soil

By Glenda Taylor, By Teresa Odle

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Bathrooms

How to Clean a Shower Head

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Black+Decker compact circular saw review
DIY

Can a Budget-Friendly Compact Circular Saw Get the DIY Job Done? I Put One to the Test

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Digital Tape Measure Review
DIY

We Tested a Popular Digital Tape Measure: See How Accurate It Is

By Glenda Taylor

HVAC Service Cost
Interior

How Much Does HVAC Service Cost?

By Glenda Taylor

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home
Exterior

11 Ways You May Be Inviting Burglars Into Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker Review
Interior

Quick Coffee Fix: Is the Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker Worth it?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Cordless Brad Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Brad Nailers, Tested

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Compact Greenhouse Options
Exterior

The Best Compact Greenhouses Today

By Glenda Taylor, By Savannah Sher

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Bathtub
Bathrooms

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Bathtub?

By Glenda Taylor

Ryobi Cordless Sander Review
DIY

Can You Get the Perfect Finish With the Ryobi Cordless Sander? An Honest Review After Testing

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Cordless Hammer Drill Review
DIY

DeWalt Rotary Hammer Drill Review: Is It Worth It? We Tested it to Find Out!

By Glenda Taylor

Yost Bench Vise Review
DIY

Is Yost the Best Choice for a Woodworking Vise?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hand Tools
Hand Tools

The Best Hand Tools, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

The Best Greenhouse Plastic Options
Exterior

The Best Greenhouse Plastic

By Glenda Taylor

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Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By James Kidd

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options
DIY

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Beacham

The Best Tiles for Shower Walls Options
Interior

The Best Tiles for Shower Walls

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer Review
DIY

DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer Tested & Reviewed: How Good Is the Popular Trim Tool?

By Glenda Taylor

Bostitch Brad Nailer Review
DIY

Bostich Brad Nailer Tested & Reviewed: See How The Smart Point Performed

By Glenda Taylor

HK Porter Bolt Cutters Review
DIY

HK Porter 24-Inch Bolt Cutters Review: Do They Work?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Weed Killers For Bermuda Grass Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Weed Killers for Bermuda Grass

By Glenda Taylor, By Jasmine Harding

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Makita Cordless Circular Saw Review
DIY

We Tested the 36-Volt Makita Cordless Circular Saw: Did It Make the Cut?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Mini Fridge Options
Appliances

The Best Mini Fridges

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DIY

Proceed With Caution: 12 Power Tools That Can Kill You

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Lumber Storage Rack Options
Reviews

The Best Lumber Storage Racks

By Glenda Taylor

Generac Portable Generator Review
Exterior

We Tested the Generac GB2000 Power Station: Is it Worth It?

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Compact Router Review
DIY

Is DeWalt’s Cordless 20V MAX the Best Compact Router?

By Glenda Taylor

Briggs and Stratton Standby Generator Review
Exterior

Is a Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator a Worthwhile Investment?

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn & Garden

Some Homeowners Never Worry About Egg Prices—Here’s How They Do It

By Glenda Taylor, By Teresa Odle