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 4, 2026
11 Clever and Cost-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
From contracts to closing costs, buying a new home can be daunting. Once you settle in, keep these new homeowner tips on hand for an easy transition.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
8 Tips for Maintaining Your Oven Like a Pro
Just a handful of annual tasks can prolong the life of your oven and help your food cook more evenly.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
13 Airbnb Home Upgrades That Are Certain to Wow Your Guests
Wondering how to make your Airbnb stand out? We've gathered tips for small—and some not-so-small—projects to impress your guests the moment they arrive.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
The Ultimate Bathroom Cleaning Checklist You Can Tackle in an Afternoon
There's no need to spend the whole day deep cleaning a bathroom if you have the right checklist. From the toilet to the shower, we've got all you need to know about how to get a pristinely sparkling bathroom in under two hours.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Garage Roof in Los Angeles, CA? [2026 Data]
The cost to replace a garage roof in Los Angeles, CA, varies based on several factors, including the roof’s size and material.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
The Top 9 Best Plants to Grow in a Bathroom
Your bathroom's steamy humidity and indirect sunlight create a perfect mini-ecosystem for some of our favorite greenery. Check out some of the best plants for a bathroom and how to care for them in this unique room of the house.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Aug 4, 2026
Your Style Guide for Pairing Rugs and Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors and area rugs go hand-in-hand—but choosing a color is a big decision. Pick a color that balances the natural tone of your flooring and unique room design; here’s how.