More from Glenda Taylor (Page 5)

A view of a worker installing solar panels on a red tiled roof.
Energy & Power

The 5 Best Solar Companies of 2024

By Glenda Taylor, Sabrina Serani, Catherine Hiles

A woman shakes hands with a contractor in a white hard hat.
Home Services

The 6 Best Home Renovation Contractors of 2024

By Glenda Taylor, Catherine Hiles

How to Mud Drywall
Building & Installing

How to Mud Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall
Cooling

The Best Tower Fans for Cool and Comfortable Living Spaces, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton, Tiffany Lewis

Ariat Life Rebar and Turbo Chelsea work boots sitting on flagstones outside next to Ariat box
Clothing & Gear

Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Expanding Foam
Heating & Cooling

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

A large ornamental grass with large feathery plumes surrounded by other bright flowers.
Gardening

The 22 Best Ornamental Grasses for Adding Drama to Your Property

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

Person using a remote to control a through-the-wall garage air conditioner
Major Systems

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, Zach Lazzari

Seven bottles of the Best Vinyl Siding Cleaners on grass next to cream vinyl sided house
DIY

The Best Vinyl Siding Cleaners for the Home, Tested

By Jodi Webb, Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool
Deals

Milwaukee and Ridgid Power Tool Deals Are 66% Off at Home Depot Today

By Glenda Taylor

Dreo portable AC with purple streamers flowing from its louvers
HVAC

Keep Your Cool: A Tested Review of the New Dreo Portable AC

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dehumidifier Options
Heating & Cooling

The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

Animatronic werewolf in Lowe's Halloween decorations department
Design

Lowe’s Already Stocked Talking Gargoyles and Werewolves for Halloween (But They’ll Sell Out Before October)

By Glenda Taylor

John Deere S130 lawn tractor on grass
Lawn & Garden

Nothing Runs Like the Best John Deere Lawn Tractors, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

A Bob Vila writer tests out the Black+Decker 20V Max EasyFeed String Trimmer/Edger on weeds in the lawn
Deals

Our Favorite Budget-Friendly String Trimmer Is On Sale for Only $126

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Grill Deals, Patio Deals, and More in August
Deals

Lowe’s Summer Closeout Includes the Store’s Best Deals on Grills and Patio Furniture

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Fertilizer for Apple Trees Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Fertilizers for Apple Trees in Backyards or Orchards

By Glenda Taylor

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot
Deals

Home Depot Has a Secret Sale on Nail Guns Right Now: Save Big on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Bissell SteamShot Is Recalled
Deals

Bissell Recalled Its Popular Steam Shot, but We Like This Other Model Better—and It’s On Sale

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Smart Lock Options
Exterior

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

By Nancy Dunham, Glenda Taylor

The best bathroom fan option installed in a ceiling
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Vetted: The Best Bathroom Fans for Moisture and Humidity Control

By Glenda Taylor, Deirdre Mundorf

still life of a modernist sink.
Countertops

How To: Make Concrete Countertops for Your Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor, Michael Franco

philodendron plant care 101 - how to grow philodendron indoors
DIY

Philodendron Care 101

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Here's What Potential Home Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes
Buying

Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

fiber cement siding
Exterior

Fiber Cement Siding 101: What to Know About Cost, Maintenance, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Steve Bernstein

Dos and Don'ts of Felling a Tree
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Safely Felling a Tree

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Ullman

how to insulate a garage door
DIY

Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor

Frigidaire Dishwashers and More on Sale at Lowe's
Appliances

Lowe’s Majorly Discounted Appliances—and Our Favorites Are 70% Off

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB
Deals

How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

By Glenda Taylor

Two houseplants alongside ingredients needed to make homemade plant food.
DIY

Homemade Plant Food Recipe for Indoor and Outdoor Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

EcoFlow Delta Pro Plugged into Wall
Deals

Flash Sale Alert: EcoFlow’s High-Capacity Power Station is $1,500 Off

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the Best Dehumidifiers for Basements placed together on a green and brown lawn.
Basements

The Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
DIY

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

Front view of glass jar full of cotton swabs on a wooden background
DIY

14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Grass Seed for Overseeding Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Grass Seed for Overseeding in Spring

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Solar Bird Bath Fountain Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Solar Bird Bath Fountains, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton, Skeleton Dog, and More 2024 Halloween Decorations
Design

Giant Skeletons and More are Back at Home Depot—But They’ll Sell Out Before Halloween

By Glenda Taylor

Person grilling food on the Weber Spirit II E-310
Deals

Last Chance: Our Favorite Weber Pellet Grill Is Over 50% Off for Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

A residential backyard with a paver patio, outdoor furniture, plants, and more.
Deals

Last Chance to Upgrade Your Yard and Patio for Under $200

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Window Squeegee Option
Cleaning

The Best Window Squeegees, Tested and Reviewed

By Stacey L. Nash, Glenda Taylor

The Best Storm Door Option
Doors

The Best Storm Doors for Inclement Weather Conditions

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Exterior Paints Options
DIY

The Best Exterior Paints for Every Outdoor Surface

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Paper Cutter for Craft Projects Option
DIY

The Best Paper Cutters for Crafting Projects, Tested

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

Greenworks vs. Ego
Deals

Hurry, These Deals Won’t Last Long: Ego Power+ Outdoor Tools At 30% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon’s Prime Day Home Security
Reviews

Score a Ring Home Security System for Under $200 During Amazon’s Prime Day Event

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Pool Deals
Deals

This Robotic Pool Cleaner is 45% Off and a Must-Have For Pools

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's July Deals on Appliances, Tools, and More
Deals

The Best Appliance Deals Aren’t On Amazon This Week

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hose Nozzle Options
DIY

The Best Hose Nozzles for Leak-Free Gardening, Tested

By Heather Blackmore, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Fertilizers For St Augustine Grass Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Fertilizers for St. Augustine Grass, Reviewed by Bob Vila

By Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

The Best Sprinkler Valves
Lawn & Garden

The Best Sprinkler Valves for Well-Watered Plants and Grass

By Glenda Taylor

Two zero gravity chairs on grass near a river
Furniture & Decor

The Best Zero-Gravity Chairs for Ultimate Relaxation, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Beth Cranston, Stephanie Cronk, Michelle Larson, Paul Rankin, Carol Benton

Chrome shower curtain rod holding up curtain in white bathroom
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Shower Curtain Rods to Complement Your Decor, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

A dad squats next to his toddler daughter and helps her rake leaves into a pile while doing household chores outdoors together on a cool Autumn day.
Landscaping

17 Types of Rakes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jennifer Noonan, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

8 of the Best Weed Killer for Flower Beds Options sitting on table
Lawn & Garden

The Best Weed Killers for Flower Beds, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Circular transom window above the doorway surrounded by brick.
Design

Everything You Need to Know About Transom Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Materials needed to make three different kinds of ant traps, including borax, shortening, and wax paper.
DIY

How to Make a Homemade Ant Trap: 3 Methods That Really Work

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Eight of the Best Reciprocating Saws resting on a 2 by 4 on a concrete driveway
DIY

The Best Reciprocating Saws for Demolition and Pruning, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A freshly wet backyard deck has a house plant and puddles of water on it.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make a Homemade Deck Cleaner That Works Like a Charm

By Glenda Taylor

A woman in denim overalls sprays her garden using a pump sprayer.
DIY

Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe: Kill Garden Bugs Naturally

By Glenda Taylor

Woman wearing yellow rubber gloves sprays weeds in her driveway.
DIY

How to Make Weed Killer: 6 Methods That Are Both Natural and Effective

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari

A group of the best torque wrenches on a workbench before testing.
DIY

The Best Torque Wrenches for Precision Tightening, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Multiple soil test kits lined up on a table
DIY

The Best Soil Test Kits, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
DIY

The Best Hose-End Sprayers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor