Home Safety Articles

Fall Home Maintenance Tips : Farmers Insurance®

In a Flash, Lightning Can Fry Every Appliance (and More) in a Home. But Saving Homes From Lightning Strikes Isn’t Impossible.

Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Home Maintenance

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

What They Grabbed Before a Natural Disaster Hit

When This Man Awoke to Strange Sounds, He Expected a Thief, Animal or Ghost

A Hurricane Destroyed His Home. The Renovation Was a Bigger Disaster.

When Hurricane Sandy destroyed his family’s home in September 2012, Wamley Amoako thought it was the worst thing that could ever happen.

“A Smoke Alarm Saved My Life”

The piercing sound of a smoke alarm saved this homeowner's life.

From Scorpions to Monsoons to — Yes — Snow, Home Maintenance in Arizona Requires Ingenuity

Rescue Stories from the Houston Flooding: “We’d Bang on Roofs and Listen for People Inside”

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

It can also be one of the most dangerous additions. Building a deck expands outdoor living space, but before adding or upgrading, find out what these seasoned builders recommend to help make decks safer and more durable.

“We Prepared for Two Inches of Water, Not Five Feet.”

Linda Marcus and her husband Jesse thought they were prepared but a flood but a sudden storm changed their lives forever. Read more.

They Wanted a Bigger Living Room. They Got an Indoor Waterpark

She Raced a Fire That Scorched 40,000 Acres in 12 Hours and Lost Almost Everything

It Sounded Like Artillery Shells Hitting the Roof

I Can Still Hear the Sound of the Fire

"You Could Hear Crackling and Popping... Like Kindling in a Fireplace."

When Your Teenager Tells You, “I've Got This”

This Mom’s Trouble Sounded like a Million Trains Coming

Even if your home is considered outside the danger zone you could still be at risk Learn about the importance of flood insurance before disaster strikes.

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.

Evacuating Natural Disasters with Children

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

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

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

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

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