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PLAN AND PREP

Helping you plan and prepare so you can protect what matters most.
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How to Protect Your Catalytic Converter From Theft
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The Pros and Cons of Owning a Condominium, According to Condo Owners
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You May Have Hundreds of Square Feet of Livable Space Hiding Away in That Dusty Attic

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®
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Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.
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In a Flash, Lightning Can Fry Every Appliance (and More) in a Home. But Saving Homes From Lightning Strikes Isn’t Impossible.
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The Contractor Bailed and Their $150,000 Addition Had to Be Torn Down. Why Do Some Renovations Go So Terribly Wrong?

Learn how to choose the right contractor and avoid home renovation project disasters. Get tips from professional home remodeling contractors.
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What These Auto Pros Know About Adding Years to a Car’s Life — and You Should, Too

Why do some cars stay safe and reliable for years longer than others? These car pros say it’s more about the owner’s habits than good engineering.
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She Plays Drums, and the Downstairs Neighbors Have a New Baby: How Soundproofing Helped This Family (and Others) Restore Peace and Quiet

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When a Car Is Parked for Days (or Weeks), Here Are Five Things You Can Do Today to Help Keep It Primed for Driving
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Doggie Day Spas, Smart Doorbells and Other Surprising Perks Landlords Use to Lure Today’s Renters
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Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance
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It Wasn’t a "Natural" Disaster, but This Common Household Fixture Caused More Damage to Their Home Than a 100-Year Flood
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Blackouts Can End in a Blink. What Happens When the Lights Are Out for Days or Weeks?
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A Home Addition Can Mean Extra Income, More Room for Family — Or Even a Dream Home

A modern take on the granny flat, the ADU, or Accessory Dwelling Unit, is going viral. Building one can be arduous and expensive, but these homeowners say they’re glad they did it.
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Own a Home Built Before 1980? Your Electrical System Might Need Some Attention

Old homes may have electrical system problems that require extra attention. Learn about potential electrical system issues and possible solutions.
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She Had Three Months to Live, So She Planned a Party
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When it’s Time to Remodel, Some Home Renovations Pay For Themselves. These Upgrades Might Not.

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The Delights of a Backyard Pool — And the Hidden Costs Lurking Under the Surface
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Take It From a Climatologist: When You Live in the Rainy, Windy Northwest U.S., Home Maintenance Issues Are Sneaky
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When You Travel for a Living, Stolen Laptops, Lost Passports and Dicey Hotels are Part of the Job
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It’s A Wedding. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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Common Car Myths Solved

How often should you get your oil changed? Does cruise control improve gas efficiency? Learn from experts about the most common and controversial car myths.
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Caught in Chaos, They Made the Best of a Worst-Case Scenario

They faced incredible loss & destruction, but survivors & first responders in some of the worst natural catastrophes in history discovered ingenious ways to help save lives.
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Flipping Houses for Profit Looks Easy on TV. These Pros Know a Different Story.
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Fix This (Not That) to Help Get $100s or $1,000s More for Your Car at Trade-In
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Refusing to Abandon Their Homes, Homeowners Rebuild With Flood Risk in Mind
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Confessions of a Boat Owner
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From Scorpions to Monsoons to — Yes — Snow, Home Maintenance in Arizona Requires Ingenuity
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In a Blackout, Reaching Out for Help Requires a Plan. Low-Tech Solutions Might Save the Day
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He Quit a Job for His First True Love — a 1968 Muscle Car

Whether it’s a classic muscle car project or a beloved relative’s vintage wheels in need of a makeover, find out what these pro restorers say about restoration.
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You Have to Think like a Bad Guy to Protect Your Home

Security pros say you can help make your home more secure by thinking like the bad guys.
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They Had Minutes to Pack and Flee Before the Flood
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Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance
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They Stole His Identity and Made Off With $50,000 Before He Had a Clue He'd Been Robbed
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It's One of the Smartest Ways to Add Square Footage (and Value) to Your Home
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You May Be Cleaning Your Car All Wrong, According to These Pro Detailers
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She Inherited a Curious Collection From a Beloved Aunt. Now What?
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Your Home Isn't Selling? It Could Be the Mailbox's Fault

We asked real estate experts about how to best prepare your house for sale. Get their tips and techniques at Farmers Insurance.

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Fleeing Disaster, Pet Owners Face the Impossible

Pet owners face a different challenge in disasters: keeping the family pets safe and calm in the chaos. Hear from disaster survivors and animal specialists who have been there.
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It Sounded Like Artillery Shells Hitting the Roof
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New Car Negotiation Tactics That Could Save $100s (or $1,000s) on Your Next Deal
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Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers
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Winter Car Care Tips from One of the Snowiest, Coldest Places in the U.S.
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It Was a Run-for-your-life Evacuation
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Roadside Emergency Tips from a Highway Patrol Commander Who Has Seen It All ... At 70 Mph
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Living with the Parents Again, but under Your Roof

When Cathy Gallub's mother died in 2012, it didn't take long to realize her 92-year-old father could no longer live on his own.
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High Winds Can Cause More Havoc Than You Think. Is Your House Ready?

Experts offer steps to protect your home from potential damage caused by tornadoes, hailstorms and other strong-wind disasters.
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Evacuating Natural Disasters with Children
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Distracted on the Road? It's Like Driving the Length of a Football Field... Blindfolded
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Your Roof Can't Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here's How You Can Keep It Cozy.
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What to Do If Your Car Engine Overheats
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A Road Pro's Five Critical Rules for Avoiding a Crash
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How to Prepare for an Event That Feels "Like a Truck Slamming into Your House"
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My Business Drone “Paid for Itself in a Day”

Learn how some small business owners are using drones, plus some of the rules and regulations governing drones in commercial use.
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Dog Showers, Catios (AKA Cat Patios) and More Home Renovations for the Truly Pet-Obsessed

Architects, veterinarians and pet hotel designers share home improvement tips that can make life even sweeter for four-legged family members.
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DIY or Pay a Pro? Navigate the Top Five Most Searched Home Improvement Jobs
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Is Your Home Ready For Solar Power?
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This Guy Helped to Repair and Rebuild a Crucial Part of 22,000 Homes After Hurricane Katrina
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Creative Ways to Upgrade a Rental Property
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Before You Redo Your Closet, Read This
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Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Foodies
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Genius Ideas for Disaster-proofing Heirlooms and Mementos in Your Home

Professional conservators and curators offer ideas to help you protect your family's treasures when faced with even the worst calamities.
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Five Low- or No-cost Benefits Small-business Employees Love

Why hiring and keeping top talent for your startup or small business may not be as expensive as you think.
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What’s A 51 Percenter (and Why Does Your Business Need More of Them)?
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A Home Fire Story: “the Cat Was Swaddled in a Firefighter's Jacket Getting Oxygen”
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I Had Six Backdoors into Their Network in Less than an Hour
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The Perils of Browsing Kitchen Remodels on Pinterest
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At 2 A.M., I Woke Up to See the Bedroom Walls Bowing In
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What Science Can Tell Us about Teen Drivers
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The Backyard Disasters That Cause More than $118 Million in Damage Each Year

Grill disaster stories and tips to consider to help make your backyard barbeque safer, from award-winning barbecue pros who have seen it all.
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Nine Steps to Help Get Hurricane Ready

You may think you know what do in a disaster, but are you prepared? Here are nine manageable steps to help you get ready before the next extreme storm.
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Snap a Selfie with Your Contractor and Other Post-disaster Recovery Tips
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Why You May Want to Rethink That Oversized Tub (and Other Bathroom Remodeling Considerations)
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Spend Less Time Pumping Gas in the Cold, and Other Potential Perks of Owning an Electric Vehicle
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4 Simple DIY Projects That Could Reduce Your next Energy Bill by Nearly 30 Percent
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The Essential Survival Guide for Blizzards
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Fun, Easy Ideas to Help Local Retailers Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
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How Two Financial Planners (with 6 Kids Between Them) Are Saving for College

Experts who know a thing or two about money, saving, and changing diapers weigh in on things to consider when saving for a child’s college education.