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  •  Jul 9, 2026
How to Troubleshoot the Most Common Landscape Lighting Issues
When nighttime rolls around but your outdoor lighting refuses to pop on, it's time to start sleuthing. From burned-out bulbs to flipped circuit breakers, here are the most common landscape lighting issues and how to get down to the bottom of them.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
Concrete Popouts: Causes and How to Fix Them
Concrete popouts are one of the most common headaches on everything from driveways to basement floors. Here's what to know about these pesky blemishes.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
8 Fertilizer Tips for a Showstopping Lawn and Garden
It's easy to get a bit daunted in the fertilizer aisle. Learn fertilizer basics that’ll keep your lawn and garden healthy all season long.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
How to Decorate a Small Living Room For Christmas: 12 Holly-Jolly Decorating Tips
How do you pack a lot of cheer into a small living room? Here are 12 Christmas decorating ideas for small living rooms that fit every style.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
When Grass Becomes a Weed: How to Control and Get Rid of Bermuda Grass
After spraying it, drying it out, and digging it up, you're probably wondering how to get rid of Bermuda grass for good. Here are some tactics to consider.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
Show Off Those Plumes: How to Plant and Care for Pampas Grass in Your Landscape
It's surprisingly easy to fill your yard with the feathery plumage of pampas grass. Here's all you need to know about how to plant and grow pampas grass.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
Single-Hung vs. Double-Hung Windows: Which Should You Choose?
Did you know that windows are often either considered single or double-hung? Here's how they compare and how to pick the right design for you.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 9, 2026
What is a Floor Plan and Why Do You Need One?
Before launching into a home renovation, you may ask, "What is a floor plan?" We'll define this common tool, and clarify why it's helpful to have one.