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.

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 31, 2026

10 Innovative Cloffice Ideas for Peak WFH Experience

What happens when you combine your bonus closet space with WFH office design? The cloffice, of course! We've gathered inspiration from 10 closet offices to get you started.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

Can You Pull Off Eclectic Home Style? Here's How to Make it Work

Eclectic style may look random at first glance, but there is a method to the madness. Here's how to pull off this energetic design without cluttering your home.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

Tempted to Repair Your Own HVAC System? Avoid These Common Repair Mistakes

Repairing your HVAC is not often advisable, but many attempt it in a pinch anyway. Here are some common repair mistakes to avoid and when to call in the pros.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

Considering Distressed Wood Flooring? Here's What to Keep in Mind

If you've always daydreamed about the distressed wood flooring of a Victorian home, you could skip the required wear-and-tear of a few hundred years with this common design trend.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

Take Up Home Gardening This Year With Our Ultimate Introduction Guide

Gardening is about far more than a beautiful yard. Our beginner's gardening guide can help you extend your love of plants to the backyard and beyond.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

12 Xeriscape Ideas for Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Limiting the amount of water needed for a thriving lawn and garden is more important than ever. Check out these 12 clever xeriscape ideas from real yards.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard

Need to know how to get rid of moles? The best ways to remove moles from your yard will protect your lawn and its ecosystem at the same time.

Ginny Bartolone • Jul 31, 2026

11 Ways to Put Your Home on Autopilot and Toss Out Your To-Do List

Feel like your chores, repairs, and home projects are going in circles? Trim down your list of home tasks by calling in the experts to handle the upkeep for you.