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 • Aug 4, 2026

9 Tips for Taking on DIY Dishwasher Repair

While some appliance repairs are best left to the pros, there are a few dishwasher quick fixes for the adept DIYer. Check out these nine dishwasher repair tips.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 2026

What's the True Cost of Homeownership? A Complete Guide

You've saved for your down payment and closing costs, but what are you missing? Let's review all of the costs of homeownership to expect.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 2026

How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen

No one needs a colony of ants as a sous chef. Here are some of the best ways to get rid of ants in your kitchen, from cleaning to keeping them away.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 2026

Your Easy 9-Step Guide to Sheet Mulching

Sheet mulching is both an easy and budget-friendly DIY skill that can fully transform your yard. Let's walk through how to sheet mulch from start to finish.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 2026

11 Spaces That Will Make You Fall in Love With Minimalism All Over Again

Hoping to transform your home into a balanced sanctuary of tranquility? Here's what you need to know about the nuances of minimalist design to pull it off.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 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 4, 2026

Shine a Spotlight on Your Exterior With These 11 Outdoor Lighting Tips

Outdoor lighting is not just about letting trick-or-treaters know you're home. Highlight both the style and safety of your house with 11 exterior lighting tips.

Ginny Bartolone • Aug 4, 2026

Passive House Design and the Future of Eco-Conscious Architecture

What type of building handles most of its own heating and cooling? Take a look at how passive design lowers carbon footprint while increasing comfort.