About
Glenda Taylor is a BobVila.com staff writer with a background in the residential remodeling, home building, and home improvement industries. She started writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics, including construction methods, code compliance, tool use, and the latest news in the housing and real estate industries.
Experience
Glenda and her husband are residential contractors. She’s written for leading media outlets including the Houston Chronicle and SFGate. She was the manager of the former eHow Now Live Handyman Channel (a division of eHow.com), and her work has appeared on This Old House and the National Association of Home Builders.
In addition to her construction experience, Glenda is a master gardener, a former real estate professional, a universal design enthusiast, and an advocate for green building practices. She also serves on her county’s Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
Education
Glenda holds an Associate of Arts in marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. Her love for learning doesn’t end there, however. She’s constantly learning new skills and has taken numerous courses, including stained glass, clay sculpture, and metal clay jewelry. She’s also taken a handful of bookkeeping and investment courses.
Highlights
- Expertise and interests: On-the-job building experience, general business management, real estate investment
- Education: Associate degree in marketing from Bauder College and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Kansas
Proudest DIY
Glenda enjoys buying and renovating old houses and buildings that have seen better days. “Anyone can tear a building down,” she says, “but restoring one to its former glory while equipping it with modern-day amenities allows someone to enjoy it once again.” She focuses on retaining the building’s original charm and style while bringing it up to code, making it energy efficient and ensuring it will be around for decades to come.
