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Getting Your Garden Soil Ready for Planting

I’m sure a lot of you are itching to get your plants in the ground and started. However, there’s a couple of things you need to do to ensure that they’ll get the nutrients they need. Not to worry because I’ve got everything you need to get your garden soil ready for planting.

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Advice on How to Prevent Common Mortgage Problems - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

The Lyon’s Den: Advice on How to Prevent Common Mortgage Problems

Recently, I sat down with Mike Lyon, vice president of operations at Quicken Loans, to get more insight on the common reasons why loans get suspended and how to set the right expectations for clients during the mortgage process. In part one of this interview series, we focus common mortgage problems and how to prevent them.

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5 DIY Natural Insect Repellents to Protect Your Home

May means warmer weather and gardening season, which I love. But it also means it’s time for bugs to emerge from their winter hiatus. Check out some of these inexpensive, effective natural insect repellents to protect your home.

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How to Open Your Pool

Opening your pool doesn’t have to be a nightmare; here are a few easy steps to get you swimming in no time.

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Moving in After the Wedding

The wedding’s over, the thank-yous are sent and the top cake tier is in the freezer, waiting for your first anniversary celebration. Now you and your new spouse are starting to act on the plans you’ve made for your life together, and are ready to take that big step in moving into your first real home.

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The Cost of Water - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

The Cost of Clean Water

Check out these water-purifying tools for you to take advantage of!

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Cleaning with Lemons - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

When Life Gives You Lemons, Start Cleaning

A bag of regular ol’ lemons costs roughly $3. Most household cleaners are about the same price or even less, so why would you even want to spend money on using lemon-based cleaners? Read on to find out why!

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Suburban Living vs. Urban Living

The city or the burbs? Decisions, decisions, decisions! I’ve lived in both and I can confidentially say I’ve experienced the joys and the pains of both. But if you’re like me, probably the most important consideration is you and your family’s needs.

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Does Your Home Size Measure Up? - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Does Your Home Size Measure Up?

Does the size of your home really matter? And is your home bigger or smaller than the average for your area? Our new infographic will help you find out.

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Know Your Mortgage: Subordination

We’re long past the basics in Know Your Mortgage. Today, we move on to advanced topics. What’s on the agenda? Subordination.

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