Gemma Johnstone

Contributing Writer

Gemma has been a freelance writer and editor in the home and lifestyle space for the past five years and has a bachelor's degree in communication studies.

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Gemma Johnstone
Gemma Johnstone

About

Gemma has been a freelance writer and editor in the home and lifestyle space for the past five years and has a bachelor's degree in communication studies. She is especially passionate about sustainable living topics and is a regular contributor to major publications, including Reader's Digest, The Spruce, Hunker, The American Kennel Club, and more. When she is not interviewing experts and advising readers on everything from how to have an energy-efficient home to pet-proofing a yard, you can find Gemma rummaging for vintage homewares or hiking with her rescue dog, Annie, in the Italian Alps, where she is based.

Passions: Gardening, indoor plant care, sustainable living, decorating, and design

Favorite design style: Mid-Century Modern and Chalet Chic

Articles
No matter how much you love your dog, you probably don’t love scooping their poop. Read on to learn the many reasons why it’s essential to pick up after your pet.
This room-by-room checklist covers everything tenants should inspect before moving into a rental home to ensure everything is in safe, working order.
Rapidly repairing dock floats increases your dock’s safety and longevity. This guide teaches you how to spot the signs your floating dock needs repair.
Does it make sense to consider removing trees for solar panels, given they both benefit the environment? Learn why it usually does.
Glass block walls are having a resurgence in home-design popularity. If you’re building a curved wall using glass blocks, follow these tips for success.
Cockroaches are at the top of homeowners' unwanted pests list. Use these practical tips to help ward off a cockroach infestation.
You need to consider various factors when moving or planting flowers. Learn more about when to transplant garden plants for the best success rate.
Avoid an emergency trip to the vet by steering clear of toxic greenery around your home. Here are some common plants that are poisonous to pets.