Ginny Bartolone

Explore my social media copywriting used in various campaigns managed by Halstead Media Group in 2024.

My husband and I have moved four times in the past decade. On two occasions it was by choice – we wanted more space, a better neighborhood, a washer-dryer in the apartment. The other two moves were the result of terrible luck. There was the terrifying mold in the ceiling, a broken hot-water heater that nearly blew up the house or a crazy landlord who was a fan of 2 a.m. construction projects.

Acted as copywriter to create Storybranded and SEO-optimized content for a landscape design company.

Adding a second story to your home is a significant undertaking but adds value, comfort, and space to your existing home. On average, adding a second story onto your home can cost between $80,000 and $600,000 or more. The total cost comes down to the square feet, the condition of your existing structure, and what types of rooms you’re adding.

From deceptive marketing to credit card scams, staying on top of false claims can be overwhelming. When a company advertises free solar panels, the offer is, at best, misleading and, at worst, a way to collect your personal data for nefarious reasons. While federal solar programs reduce the cost of solar panels or offer subsidized loans, no-cost solar panels are rarely completely free in the long run.
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Whether you’re a proud new homeowner or have spent years in the Flickertail state, you have options when choosing the best home warranty in North Dakota. It is easy to confuse a home warranty plan with a homeowner’s insurance, but they are not the same. However, it’s still worth considering having both. For an average of $600 a year, North Dakota home warranties can protect you from spending an arm and a leg on repairing major appliances and the most important home systems in and around your four walls.

The average cost of solar panels in North Carolina is $12,400 for a standard 7-kW system, or between $5,300 and $17,700 for a range of designs. Keep in mind that these numbers factor in the various discounts from federal and state tax credits and rebates. North Carolina solar panels cost less than the national average of $16,000 and pay themselves off in about 12 years, making solar a popular choice in the Tar Heel State.

In early 2017, I scuffled through the hallways of the building where I worked. My hands pooled with sweat and my stomach flipped. It was time — after many months of intricate planning — to quit. In addition to giving notice to my manager, I was required to report my departure to the big boss.

We all long to keep our newly planted zinnias and blossoming zucchini plants safe from garden pests, but reaching for pesticides is not always the answer. Beneficial bugs in your backyard keep your yard thriving. They distribute pollen, eat detrimental pests and even offer dinner to bats, birds and other small creatures. How can you tell who is a good bug and who is eyeing y...

Whether you’re a proud new homeowner or have spent years in the Flickertail state, you have options when choosing the best home warranty in North Dakota. It is easy to confuse a home warranty plan with a homeowner’s insurance, but they are not the same. However, it’s still worth considering having both. For an average of $600 a year, North Dakota home warranties can protect ...

Designing a landscape from the ground up can be as intimidating as a blank canvas or writing doc. Like all art forms—and gardening is indeed an art form—style gives us structure, balance, and a guide for bending traditional forms to match our unique vision. If you take a look through the most popular garden styles used both in the past and today, you can hone in on how to transform a broad idea into a concrete plan.

Just over 30 years ago, the Germany-based organization Passive House Institute (PHI), set the standard for a new green home movement. Passive house design combines five key principles for controlling home heating, cooling, and humidity without the energy-dependent devices we flip on with a switch.

With its soft white linens, delicate florals, and hints of ornate glamor, shabby chic decor is enough to make you want to cozy up with a cup of tea and a good book.

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Custom kitchen installation can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $125,000, depending on the type of kitchen and your existing setup
Whether you're flipping pancakes, stirring up a stew, or firing up the air fryer, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The average cost to build a fitted kitchen is $65,000, but we're talking about anything from a wet bar to a fully-equipped kitchen for the avid home chef.