Ginny Bartolone

Contributing Writer

For the past ten years, Ginny Bartolone has encouraged readers to enhance their DIY skills in a wide range of home and lifestyle topics.

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Ginny Bartolone
Ginny Bartolone

About

For the past ten years, Ginny has encouraged readers to enhance their DIY skills in a wide range of home and lifestyle topics. In the home renovation and design realm, she’s written for Angi, Forbes Home, and Thumbtack on everything from home architectural styles to landscaping guides. Additionally, her writing experience includes the following:

  • Profiling leaders in the country club industry for Club + Resort Chef

  • Analyzing educational pathways for Niche and Noodle

  • Encouraging personal finance literacy for Common Bond

  • Inspiring couples to plan weddings on OffBeat Bride, Shutterfly, and The Inspired Bride

She has also managed her own blog since 2011 and is currently completing a book about long-distance hiking.

Hometown: New York, NY

Passions: Gardening, indoor plant care, landscape design, finding your personalized home design style

Favorite home style: Prewar NYC apartments that need a little love

Articles
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 9, 2026
Is Your House Making You Sick? These Household Habits Could be the Culprits
Are hidden allergens hiding in plain sight around your home and making you feel ill? From dust mites to mold, these common trouble areas are nothing to sneeze at.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 9, 2026
12 Book Storage Ideas Every Bibliophile Needs To Show Off Their Book Collection
Your book collection deserves a place in your home as prominent as your love of reading. Check out these 12 tips for storing your books in style.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 5, 2026
41 Backyard Landscaping Ideas for Next-Level Outdoor Living
Your backyard is a place to stretch your design muscles and make a space all your own. Here are over 40 backyard landscaping ideas for the perfect outdoor haven.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 5, 2026
How Much Does Barn Door Installation Cost? [2026 Data]
Sprucing up the barn or adding a rustic touch to your home? Use this guide to estimate barn door installation costs, so you can budget for your next project.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 5, 2026
How Much Does Roof Coating Cost? [2026 Data]
Sealing your roof can help preserve its life span—you just have to choose the right coating. This guide will help you budget for your total roof coating cost.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 5, 2026
9 Royal Home Accents Featured in ‘The Crown’ to Inspire Your Personal Castle
Do you have to live in a palace to show off royal interior design? Absolutely not. Here are nine ways to get that king-and-queen-worthy look.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
How to Replace a Sliding Glass Door Like a Pro
Replacing a sliding glass door is a more challenging DIY, but it’s possible with a bit of skill and an open afternoon. Let's walk through it step-by-step.