Find out how much you can save with our low mortgage rates. Let's talk today!

Archive | Home Improvement

Small Home Maintenance Projects That Save You Money

You already know that maintaining your car by changing the oil when you should, checking tire pressure regularly, and getting an engine tune-up once in a while is a great way to save money by preventing further expensive repairs down the road.

...Read Full Story

Gardening with Kids: Ages 8–12

When gardening with kids ages 8-12, we have to go beyond sunlight and water and into a more in-depth explanation of photosynthesis. Don’t worry if you remember a stitch about it, I’ll give you some easy-to-explain points.

...Read Full Story

22 Earth Day Tips For Your Home

Earth Day is meant to bring awareness to the ways we can preserve our planet and resources. As a homeowner, you can help the environment and your wallet, whether you are selling your home, buying a new home or simply taking advantage of low mortgage rates. Since Earth Day is April 22 this year, here are 22 ways you can cut back on waste and energy consumption.

...Read Full Story

5 Must-Have Power Tools for Your Garage

Most DIY homeowners would agree that there is nothing more frustrating than knowing how to repair something, but lacking the proper tools to do so. In an attempt to save you time and wasted effort, I present you with the five must-have power tools for your garage.

...Read Full Story

Easy Solutions for a Problem Lawn

I’ve been spending a lot of time hanging outside staring at my sad, patchy, pokey lawn, wishing instead it were soft and lush. As a result, I’ve spent the past few days researching and reviewing the solutions you need to take in order to fix a problem lawn. If your yard could use a little sprucing or needs some serious help like mine, this list should really help. Let me know how it goes!

...Read Full Story

5 Don’ts of DIY Home Improvements

Do-it-yourself home improvement projects can be the most cost-efficient way to repair or add value to your home. In an effort to guide you away from the common pitfalls of do-it-yourself upgrades, I present you with five don’ts of DIY home improvements.

...Read Full Story

Gain More Closet Space with Unique Storage Options

If you’re married or share a home with a loved one, impromptu purchases are twice as likely to happen on any given day, shrinking your closet space, one purchase at a time. Before you resort to hanging your clothes in your kitchen or storing your shoes on the mantel, I present you with unique storage options to gain more closet space.

...Read Full Story

5 Professional Landscaping Tips

In an effort to help you upgrade your home’s curb appeal, I present you with five professional landscaping tips!

...Read Full Story
Keep Your Lawn and Garden Lush - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

5 Tips to Green Your Lawn

Many people employ various methods to prevent their lawn from turning brown. Here are five tips to help green your lawn.

...Read Full Story
Tips for Picking Pet-Safe Plants For Your Home - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Create a Pet-Friendly Garden

Before you dig up that soil, consider creating a pet-friendly garden that both you and your pet can enjoy without any danger to them or your landscaping creations.

...Read Full Story