More from Glenda Taylor (Page 7)

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

The Best Post Hole Diggers in front of a garage before testing.
Fences

The Best Post Hole Diggers for Building Fences and Landscaping, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

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 Hose Reel Option
DIY

The Best Hose Reels for a Tidier Yard

By Heather Blackmore, Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

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

A view of a person's hand adjusting a lawn sprinkler.
Landscaping

How Much Does a Lawn Sprinkler System Cost? (2024 Data)

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

A view of two heat pumps outside.
Cooling

Heat Pump Cost Guide 2024: Installation and Replacement

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

The Best Deck Stain Options
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Deck Stains for a Restored Outdoor Space

By Glenda Taylor

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Backup Generators

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Expandable Hoses Options laid out as group on cement stairs
DIY

The Best Expandable Hoses, According to Our Testing

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

A person using a Bostitch finish nailer attached to the Bostitch Air Compressor during testing.
Building & Installing

Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

Female plumber with toolbox open troubleshooting water pressure at the kitchen sink.
DIY

Solved! What Is Water Hammer, and How Can I Fix It?  

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Man in blue shirt and apron uses garden loppers on branch.
DIY

How to Sharpen Loppers—and Why You Should

By Glenda Taylor

The rustic Barn by Minka-Aire ceiling fan installed on a ceiling for testing.
Major Systems

The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet Air Compressor on a cement pad with all its included manuals and accessories.
Power Tools

California Air Tools 8010: How Quiet and Powerful Is It?

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP Air Compressor to inflate a car tire.
Power Tools

Power Your Project: Our In-Depth Makita Air Compressor Test and Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Purdy 2-inch XL Glide paint brush inside its torn-open packaging.
Paint Needs

A $12 Purdy Paint Brush Made My Paint Job Look Professional

By Glenda Taylor

Shark FlexBreeze Fan with InstaCool set up in front of a set of closet doors.
Major Systems

Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Home Repair Services Options
Home Services

The Best Home Repair Services of 2024

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer, Jeff Keleher

The Hunter Malden Ceiling Fan ReviewThe Hunter Malden Ceiling Fan Review
Furniture & Decor

We Tried an HGTV Star’s Ceiling Fan—Here’s What We Thought

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Appliance Repair Services
Home Services

The Best Appliance Repair Services

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer, Jeff Keleher

The cleaning heads of Dyson vs Shark on a rug before head-to-head testing.
Cleaning

Dyson vs Shark: The Ultimate Cordless Vacuum Showdown

By Glenda Taylor

The White Duck Tarp pulled tight around a bale of hay in a field.
Reviews

Field-Tested and Reviewed: Is the White Duck Tarp Worth the Cost?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Raised Garden Bed Options
DIY

The 9 Best Raised Garden Beds for Growing Plants, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Person holding keys stuck in door lock.
DIY

5 Fixes for a Stuck Key

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

Many whiteflies on the undersides of a plant's leaves.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Person vacuuming teal area rug with purple Dyson V15 Detect stick vacuum
Cleaning

Dyson V15 Detect Review: Is This Cordless Stick Vacuum Worth It?

By Glenda Taylor

Dremel 4300 rotary tool on white counter with included accessories and black storage case
DIY

The Dremel 4300: A Comprehensive Review of This High Performance Rotary Tool

By Glenda Taylor

TubShroom Review
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

We Tested The As Seen on TV TubShroom: Is It A Drain Saver or Gimmick?

By Glenda Taylor

A large lineup of Hart Tools together on a workbench before testing.
Hand Tools

Hart Tools: Is Walmart’s New Tool Line a Game Changer?

By Glenda Taylor

Best Step Stool Review
DIY

Get a Leg Up: A Review of the HBTower Folding Step Stool

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best fabric protector options together on a counter.
Cleaning Supplies

The 7 Best Fabric Protectors, Tested and Reviewed

By Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

A person using the best cordless vacuum option to clean up spilled dog kibble while a dog walks across the room
Cleaning

The 9 Best Cordless Vacuums for Spotless Floors

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The seven best step stools grouped together before testing.
DIY

The Best Step Stools to Give You a Boost, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

transparent glue against black background
DIY

15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

Reliable and powerful outdoor motion-activated lights grouped together on a table.
Exterior

7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

icicles tan house
DIY

How to Prevent and Remove Ice Dams

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A group of the best indoor gardens together on a tiered table before testing.
Gardening

The Best Indoor Gardens for Flowers and Herbs, Tested

By Jenn Ryan, Glenda Taylor

man measuring table with roulette, assembling desk in kitchen interior with various tools.
DIY

The 25 Smartest and Smallest DIYs You Can Do for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heater installed on a green tiled wall.
Interior

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

Man wearing jacket adjusting home thermostat.
Heating

This Common Home Heating Hack Will Waste More Energy (and Money!) Than it Saves

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

Glass window over a front door with the number 1 on it.
Doors

Leaving These 13 Things by the Front Door Could Keep You Safe

By Glenda Taylor