More from Glenda Taylor (Page 7)

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 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

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

A water leak in a basement wall.
Basements

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Asbestos Floor Tile 101: How to Know If You're Living with Hazardous Building Material (and What to Do About It)
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A French drain in a grassy yard.
Landscaping

French Drain Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Home Office Essentials
Furniture & Decor

20 Home Office Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

A window AC unit sits in an attic-level window on a house with white siding and green shutters.
Cleaning & Organizing

Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Multimeters Options
Interior

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A photo of a house where the best driveway sealer option has been used to reseal the driveway
DIY

The Best Driveway Sealers for Asphalt and Concrete Surfaces

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best paver sealers on top of pavers in a driveway before testing.
DIY

The Best Paver Sealers for Protecting Your Patio, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Ana Chevalier

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.
Cleaning

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A man is caulking an interior window with a caulking gun.
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A worker sprays foam insulation onto rafters in an attic.
Heating & Cooling

Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Two hands holding white curl grubs. They are beetle larvae.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Grubs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A person using the DeWalt DWPW2100 Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer to clean a motorcycle during testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Jodi Webb

A group of the best mulch glues together on a front porch before testing.
DIY

The Best Mulch Glues to Keep Your Yard Pristine, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review 

By Glenda Taylor

A home entryway with painted blue walls and white trim
Design

The Best Low-VOC Paints for the Chemical-Conscious Painter

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best folding hand trucks in front of a garage door before testing.
Hand Tools

The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Mosquito Trap Option
Garden Pests

The Best Mosquito Traps, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

A lawn mower with smoke billowing from it.
DIY

What to Do When Your Lawn Mower Starts Smoking—and When to Call a Pro

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

8 pump sprayers lined up on a lawn
DIY

The Best Pump Sprayers for Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

9 cans of deck paint lined up on a table
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Deck Paints, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

A collage of the best solar flagpole lights illuminating the American flag.
Curb Appeal

The Best Solar Flagpole Lights for 24/7 Flag Display, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

7 different bottles of deck cleaner lined up on a wooden deck
Cleaning Supplies

Testing the Best Deck Cleaners

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.
DIY

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Deck, Patio & Porch

8 of the Best Deck Sealers, Tested

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor

Here's How a Home Inventory Can Protect All of Your Possessions
Home Insurance

Tackle this Task Right After the New Year to Protect Your Property

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level for surveying during testing.
Building & Installing

TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Ryobi RY40710 Cordless Earth Auger partially embedded in a field during testing.
DIY

Is the Ryobi Auger a Must-Have for Digging Holes? Find Out in This Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A collage of all the best potting benches tested in 2024.
DIY

The Best Potting Benches for Gardening Indoors and Out, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Kayiune Solar Flagpole Light lighting the American flag on a dark background.
Curb Appeal

Light Up Old Glory: A Radiant Flagpole Light, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Vornado pedestal fan in front of closet doors during testing.
Appliances & Cookware

Cooling Comfort: Is This Vornado Fan the Answer to Summer Swelter?

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best tarps in their packaging before testing.
DIY

The Best Tarps to Keep Your Outdoor Items Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.
DIY

How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.
DIY

Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.
DIY

The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best quiet air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Quiet Air Compressors for Low-Volume Workspaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Pedestal Fans for Staying Cool and Comfortable This Summer, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost
Interior

How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

tv above fireplace woman watching tv with elderly parents in living room with tv mounted above fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Solved! Why It’s a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Phillip Tinner

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.
Backup Generators

The Best Solar Generators for at Home or On the Go, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Donna Smith

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A fully built shed located in a grassy yard with a wood fence behind it.
Exterior

How Much It Costs to Build a Shed: Everything to Know

By Glenda Taylor

Woman puts a dirty plate in the dishwasher that's loaded with other dirty silverware and dishes.
Appliances

16 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage
Exterior

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage

By Glenda Taylor, Margaret Foley

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes
DIY

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success
Buying

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success

By Glenda Taylor

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Quiet Fans to Keep You Cool and Comfortable, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

A group of the best oven cleaners together before testing.
Appliances

The Best Oven Cleaners for Removing Baked-On Messes, Tested 

By Stacey L. Nash, Glenda Taylor

Assorted meats and vegetables cooking on the best kamado grill.
Grills

The Best Kamado Grills for Your Outdoor Barbecues

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Grow Light, the Soltech Grove LED Grow Light, glowing over houseplants.
Gardening

The Best Grow Lights for Lush, Healthy Plants, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Heather Blackmore

Two young boys sitting on the floor, using kitchen spoons to bang on pots and pans.
Heating & Cooling

Soundproofing a Room: The Two Best Ways to Dampen Noise Without Tearing Down Your Walls

By Steffani Cameron, Glenda Taylor

9 paint brushes for trim together before testing.
Interior

The Best Paint Brushes for Trim for the Cleanest Lines, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research by Will Briskin