LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

by Farmers

PLAN AND PREP

Helping you plan and prepare so you can protect what matters most.

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Why Insurance as a Workplace Perk Matters

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Managing Employee Benefits Guide

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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.

Sometimes renovating your house can turn into a nightmare. Learn how to plan a perfect remodel and avoid future headaches.

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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.

Lightning can destroy appliances and cause serious harm to your property. Learn how to identify and reduce damage from lightning strikes to your home.

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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?

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What These Auto Pros Know About Adding Years to a Car’s Life — and You Should, Too

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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

The most common type of water damage to homes isn’t caused by hurricanes or floods. It’s caused by the dishwasher, hot water heater and other appliances or plumbing. Read real stories of epic water damage — and what homeowners, their plumbers and restoration experts say about reducing the risk of water leaks.

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Blackouts Can End in a Blink. What Happens When the Lights Are Out for Days or Weeks?

What should you do during a power outage? Get information and specific tips on how to survive a blackout from Farmers Insurance.

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A Home Addition Can Mean Extra Income, More Room for Family — Or Even a Dream Home

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Own a Home Built Before 1980? Your Electrical System Might Need Some Attention

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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

Learn about potential travel disasters and how you can avoid them. Get helpful travel tips from Farmers Insurance today.

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It’s A Wedding. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

From a photographer no-show to a category 5 hurricane, these couples found out the hard way that weddings aren’t always a piece of cake.

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Common Car Myths Solved

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Caught in Chaos, They Made the Best of a Worst-Case Scenario

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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

From scorpions to monsoons, home maintenance in Arizona requires ingenuity. Here’s how to protect your home from desert weather and wildlife.

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In a Blackout, Reaching Out for Help Requires a Plan. Low-Tech Solutions Might Save the Day

These families had to think quickly when natural disasters caused power outtages and disabled communication for days. Now, they’re rethinking their plan for the next emergency blackout.

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He Quit a Job for His First True Love — a 1968 Muscle Car

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You Have to Think like a Bad Guy to Protect Your Home

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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

Car cleaning pros explain some of the tricks of their trade — the techniques they use to keep vehicles sparkling, which also helps maintain trade-in value.

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She Inherited a Curious Collection From a Beloved Aunt. Now What?

Find out what professional appraisers and curators recommend when a loved one passes on antiques, heirlooms, artwork and other valuables.

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Your Home Isn't Selling? It Could Be the Mailbox's Fault

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Fleeing Disaster, Pet Owners Face the Impossible

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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

Wildfires can be devastating to commercial property. Here, a wildfire survivor and firefighter share recommendations to help prepare your business and reduce the risk of destruction.

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Roadside Emergency Tips from a Highway Patrol Commander Who Has Seen It All ... At 70 Mph

Stay safe on the road if the unexpected occurs. Prepare yourself to handle the most common roadside emergencies with these tips.

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Living with the Parents Again, but under Your Roof

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High Winds Can Cause More Havoc Than You Think. Is Your House Ready?

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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

How to steer out of a skid and other helpful driving techniques from a pro driving school instructor.

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How to Prepare for an Event That Feels "Like a Truck Slamming into Your House"

Five do-it-yourself earthquake preparedness tips so you can start your preparations for the next earth-shaking event.

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My Business Drone “Paid for Itself in a Day”

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Dog Showers, Catios (AKA Cat Patios) and More Home Renovations for the Truly Pet-Obsessed

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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

Can’t find anything to wear? It could be the closet’s fault. Find out how remodeling and organizing a closet can solve wardrobe problems (and save money).