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 10, 2026
9 Essential Gutter Repair and Maintenance Tips
Gutters have a huge responsibility to protect your home from water damage. These simple DIY gutter repair tips will keep rainwater flowing and your home happy.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
7 Tips for Keeping a Kiddie Pool Clean All Summer Long
Wading pools are a fun and easy way to beat the heat, but they get dirty quickly. Here are seven tips on how to keep a kiddie pool clean and safe.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
11 Questions To Ask A Siding Contractor Before Hiring
Not sure which questions to ask the siding contractors on your list? Narrow down your prospects with a thoughtful and informed conversation to kick things off.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
15 Second-Story Deck Ideas That Heighten Your Porch Experience
From pergolas to lighting, it's time to turn all those second-story deck ideas into a reality. Let's count down the top ideas for the top of your two-story porch.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
Best Types of Mulch for Your Vegetable Garden
The best mulch for vegetable gardens helps with that balance of nutrients while deterring hungry pests. Learn about the best mulches to boost your bounty.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
How to Dispose of Drywall When You’re Done With a DIY
Whether you’ve DIYed a small project or taken on an extensive rebuild in your home, know how to dispose of drywall so you can keep it out of the landfills.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
Hollywood Regency Design Is Glamorous, Glitzy, and Belongs in Your Home
What do golden chandeliers, satin settees, and animal print have in common? The Hollywood Regency style shows off a vintage luxury worthy of the stars.
Ginny Bartolone  •  Jul 10, 2026
13 Garage Organization Ideas to Open Up Your Space
It's time to stop hunting for the holiday lights and tripping over bicycle pumps. These 13 garage organization tips can clean up the space for good.