More from Glenda Taylor (Page 3)

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Deals

How to Get Two Free Craftsman Tools During Ace Hardware’s Early Black Friday Sales

By Glenda Taylor

Close up of a thermometer inside an oven.
Appliances

Why Your Oven Isn’t Heating Properly—and How to Fix It

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Chipper Shredder Option SuperHandy Chipper Shredder
Lawn & Garden

We Tested a Variety of Wood Chippers and Our Favorite is Easy to Load and Incredibly Powerful

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver Options
Hand Tools

We Tested the Top Ratcheting Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

DeWalt 60V Chainsaw Review
Exterior

This DeWalt Chainsaw Proved To Be a Cordless Beast When Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor

Weather Guard Tool Box Review
DIY

After Testing a Weather Guard Truck Tool Box, I’m Convinced It’s Worth Every Penny

By Glenda Taylor

Kids Gift Guide Options
Gifts

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Little Bob Vila Enthusiasts 

By Stephanie Cronk, Glenda Taylor

Aquor Water Systems Hydrant Review
DIY

I’m Immediately Replacing Every Spigot in My House With This Near-Perfect Hydrant

By Glenda Taylor

Dreo Wall-Mount Space Heater Review
Heating

I Tried The New Dreo’s Smart Wall Heater, It’s Stylish, Effective, and Safe

By Glenda Taylor

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Deck, Patio & Porch

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

By Glenda Taylor

A professional contractor is on the roof working near the exhaust fan.
Cooling

How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

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DIY

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours

By Glenda Taylor

Woman holds a wine glass over a full dishwasher.
Appliances

Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Cleaning Properly, and How to Fix It

By Glenda Taylor, Reviewed by Bob Vila

A group of concrete cleaners on a concrete driveway
Cleaning & Organizing

We Tested the Best Concrete Cleaners and Our Results Were Shocking

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Chimineas Options
Lawn & Garden

We Tested Our Favorite Chimineas, See Our Top Pick for Warmth, Ambiance, and Cooking

By Will Briskin, Glenda Taylor

A used and a new furnace filter, propped side by side.
Cleaning

This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

An open dishwasher, with water filling the bottom of the appliance.
Appliances

What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Draining

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Gel Fuel Fireplace Review
Lawn & Garden

I Tested a Top-Tier Chimnea: It Has the Charm of a Traditional Fireplace—Minus the Toxic Fumes

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hammer Drills
Power Tools

We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Days Deal
Deals

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

By Glenda Taylor

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Backup Generators

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Backup Generators

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Prime Day Outdoor Deals
Deals

Updated: Now’s Your Last Chance to Save Up to $1,000 Prime Day Mower Deals and More

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Dremel Deals
Deals

Updated: Your New Pumpkin-Carving Dremel Is On Sale for Prime Day for Under $40

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Makita Deals
DIY

Updated: Makita Power Tools Are At Their Best Prices (Up to 53% Off) During Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

One of the Best Whole House Dehumidifiers installed on the floor of an unfinished basement
Interior

The Best Whole-House Dehumidifiers of 2025 for Ideal Humidity Levels

By Glenda Taylor, Will Briskin

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day
Deals

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Robotic Pool Cleaner Deals
Cleaning & Organizing

This Cordless Robot Cleaned My Entire Pool on One Charge—and It’s $300 Off for Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Generator and Power Bank Deals
Deals

Updated: Last Chance at $1,100 Off a Backup Power Station During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Craftsman Deals
Deals

We Found Craftsman Tools Up to 35% Off for Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Bosch Deals
Deals

The Best Bosch Deal This Amazon Prime Day Is a 9-Piece Tool Kit At Its Lowest Price Ever 

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day DeWalt Deals
Deals

Updated: Today’s Best DeWalt Prime Day Deals Are Up to 47% Off

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Backup Generators

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Cleaning & Organizing

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Raptor Gutter Guard
Deals

Our Favorite Gutter Guard is On Sale and It’s The Best Deal We’ve Seen This Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

A shower head is demonstrating low water pressure against white tile.
Bathrooms

How to Fix a Leaking Shower Head

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A woman using the Stihl BGA 86 leaf blower to clear a driveway
Deals

Limited Time Only: Get a Free Stihl Battery ($299 Value) with the Purchase of a Stihl Leaf Blower from Ace Hardware

By Glenda Taylor

Best Airless Paint Sprayer
DIY

We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Watering Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Gretchen Heber

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DIY

How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

The Best Tile Cutters
DIY

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Dreo Solaris 718 space heater on wood floor in front of white bifold closet doors
Major Systems

Is the Solaris 718 Worth it? Our Take on the New Dreo Space Heater

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options
Exterior

We Tested The Best Door and Window Alarms to Keep Your Family Safe

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

All strap wrenches
Hand Tools

We Tested the Best Strap Wrenches, See Our Top Pick and Why We Like It

By Glenda Taylor

Mr Heater Buddy Review
HVAC

Mr. Heater Buddy: My New BFF for Camping, Emergencies, and Even Indoor Use

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Angle Grinder Options
Power Tools

After Testing the Best Angle Grinders, Our Favorite Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Magnum X5 Airless Paint Sprayer Review
DIY

I May Never Paint With a Brush Again Thanks to This Paint Sprayer

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Work Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

After Testing Work Gloves, This is The Pair We Use Daily

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
DIY

Testing the Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best PVC Pipe Cutter Options
DIY

After Testing the Best PVC Pipe Cutters, This is Our Must-Have Choice For Larger Pipes

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options
DIY

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Hand shaking toilet flusher.
Bathrooms

Why Is My Toilet Hissing?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

The best recessed lighting option in a bright and spacious bathroom
Furniture & Decor

The Best Recessed Lighting for Coverage and Ambience

By Glenda Taylor

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

All 10 of the best ceiling fans installed and in use during testing.
Cooling

The Best Ceiling Fans to Keep Your Home Breezy Without Cranking the AC, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

A group of the best electric mowers in a lawn before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Electric Mowers, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

Close up view of a table saw blade next to a pair of safety glasses.
DIY

How to Use a Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Man cleaning leaves out of gutter by hand.
DIY

How to Clean Gutters: 5 Effective Ways to Get the Job Done

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

The 9 best solar floor light options together on a wooden table before testing.
Energy & Power

The 9 Best Solar Flood Lights, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best PEX Crimp Tools
Hand Tools

The Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A professional technician is working on a home generator.
Energy & Power

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
Exterior

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump Review
Heating

Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump: Efficient, Smart, and Quiet

By Glenda Taylor

The DeWalt DWS780 Review
DIY

The DeWalt DWS780: A Tested Top-Notch Miter Saw for Pros and Serious DIYers 

By Glenda Taylor