PLAN AND PREP

Why Insurance as a Workplace Perk Matters

Managing Employee Benefits Guide

How to Protect Your Catalytic Converter From Theft

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Condominium, According to Condo Owners

Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®

Renovation Regrets? This Is How, Why and Where Renovations Can Go Wrong.

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.

She Plays Drums, and the Downstairs Neighbors Have a New Baby: How Soundproofing Helped This Family (and Others) Restore Peace and Quiet

Adding carpets, replacing doors and windows, fortifying walls — small and big fixes add up when turning the volume down on everyday life.

When a Car Is Parked for Days (or Weeks), Here Are Five Things You Can Do Today to Help Keep It Primed for Driving

Doggie Day Spas, Smart Doorbells and Other Surprising Perks Landlords Use to Lure Today’s Renters

Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

It Wasn’t a "Natural" Disaster, but This Common Household Fixture Caused More Damage to Their Home Than a 100-Year Flood

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

She Had Three Months to Live, So She Planned a Party

When it’s Time to Remodel, Some Home Renovations Pay For Themselves. These Upgrades Might Not.

Not all home renovations add the same value when selling your house. Learn about which common home improvements return the lowest value for your investment.

The Delights of a Backyard Pool — And the Hidden Costs Lurking Under the Surface

Owning your own backyard pool can be a dream come true but see what these pool owners say about a few costs that you might not have expected.

Take It From a Climatologist: When You Live in the Rainy, Windy Northwest U.S., Home Maintenance Issues Are Sneaky

When You Travel for a Living, Stolen Laptops, Lost Passports and Dicey Hotels are Part of the Job

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

Flipping Houses for Profit Looks Easy on TV. These Pros Know a Different Story.

Fix This (Not That) to Help Get $100s or $1,000s More for Your Car at Trade-In

Refusing to Abandon Their Homes, Homeowners Rebuild With Flood Risk in Mind

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.

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.

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

They Had Minutes to Pack and Flee Before the Flood

Homeowner's Guide to Spring Home Maintenance

They Stole His Identity and Made Off With $50,000 Before He Had a Clue He'd Been Robbed

It's One of the Smartest Ways to Add Square Footage (and Value) to Your Home

You May Be Cleaning Your Car All Wrong, According to These Pro Detailers

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.

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.

It Sounded Like Artillery Shells Hitting the Roof

Moving? Take a Few Packing Tips From These Serial Movers

Winter Car Care Tips from One of the Snowiest, Coldest Places in the U.S.

It Was a Run-for-your-life Evacuation

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

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

Evacuating Natural Disasters with Children

When disasters strike, parents face unique challenges when evacuating with children. Find out how these families evacuated, and how they're preparing for the next emergency.

Your Roof Can't Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here's How You Can Keep It Cozy.

Ice dams can cause major damage to your home and roof during the winter months. Learn ways to help keep them from forming.

What to Do If Your Car Engine Overheats

A Road Pro's Five Critical Rules for Avoiding a Crash

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

Is Your Home Ready For Solar Power?

This Guy Helped to Repair and Rebuild a Crucial Part of 22,000 Homes After Hurricane Katrina

Creative Ways to Upgrade a Rental Property

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).

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Foodies

Culinary pros and interior designers on how they’d customize a home cook’s dream kitchen.

Genius Ideas for Disaster-proofing Heirlooms and Mementos in Your Home

What’s A 51 Percenter (and Why Does Your Business Need More of Them)?

A Home Fire Story: “the Cat Was Swaddled in a Firefighter's Jacket Getting Oxygen”

I Had Six Backdoors into Their Network in Less than an Hour

The Perils of Browsing Kitchen Remodels on Pinterest

At 2 A.M., I Woke Up to See the Bedroom Walls Bowing In

What Science Can Tell Us about Teen Drivers

Teen drivers really are different. This expert wants to help you understand them.

Snap a Selfie with Your Contractor and Other Post-disaster Recovery Tips

The impact of a natural disaster can be devastating enough. Here are some tips to avoid being taken advantage of after a natural disaster. Read more.

Why You May Want to Rethink That Oversized Tub (and Other Bathroom Remodeling Considerations)

Spend Less Time Pumping Gas in the Cold, and Other Potential Perks of Owning an Electric Vehicle

Fun, Easy Ideas to Help Local Retailers Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

How Two Financial Planners (with 6 Kids Between Them) Are Saving for College