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Buying & Selling
What Is Home Staging and What Does It Cost?
Home staging can come with countless benefits, but is it right for selling your home? This guide can help.
Buying vs. Renting a House? Five Questions to Consider
What are the challenges of home ownership versus renting a home? Here are five questions to consider that may help you figure out what's best for you.
Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector [Video]
An important part of the process of purchasing a home, is the required home inspection. Here are some questions to ask potential candidates.
6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Second Home
Ever wonder what it takes to buy a second home? Check out these six tips to learn more.
Fire Safety
Kitchen Fire Safety
Kitchen fire safety extends beyond cooking, as these types of fires can also be caused by appliances.
The Science of Gas Grill Fires
What causes a gas grill to catch on fire? We'll take a look at three of the leading causes, and explore the science behind gas grill fires.
How to Help Prevent House Fires
There are many causes of house fires, including faulty wiring, alternate heat sources, cooking and more.
Home Safety
Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swimming pool safety should be top-of-mind for anyone owning or using a pool. Help keep yourself and your family safe with these pool safety tips.
Yard Safety
Backyard activities, such as swimming in a pool and grilling, have their own set of risks. Help prevent accidents with yard safety tips from Travelers.
Top Five Dangers to Your House
Water damage, roof damage, frozen pipes, theft and fire are some common risks facing homeowners. Learn how to help make your home less risky with Travelers.
Grilling Safety Tips
Planning on grilling? Protect yourself from potential grilling dangers.
Smart Home
How Smart Home Technology Helps Protect Your Home
Smart home technology offers ease and convenience. It can also help protect your home and reduce home insurance costs.
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How to Set Up Smart Lighting [Video]
Installing smart lighting in your home is more than just smart. It’s easy, too. Watch our how-to video to find out more.
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Put My Home in Vacation Mode [Video]
No house sitter? Smart tech can help keep your house safer. See how the CNET Smart Home® helped this man control all of his smart home security tech with one simple command.
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Moving
Should I Move Myself or Hire a Mover?
If you're planning to move, consider the pros and cons of moving yourself vs hiring movers. Explore moving costs and other considerations with Travelers.
How to Move in 30 Days
This day-by-day guide will help you pare down and pack all of your possessions, so you can move as efficiently and safely as possible.
Moving from an Apartment to a House
When moving from an apartment to a house, consider some of these homeowner to-do's. Get tips for moving from an apartment to a house from Travelers.
How to Pack for a Move [Video]
Knowing how to pack for a move can help make the moving process much easier.
Home Maintenance
Summer Home Maintenance Tips
Summer home maintenance can help keep your home safe from damage.
Call Before You Dig
Use the Call Before You Dig hotline, 811, to research underground lines that may be buried on your property before doing any digging.
Top Ways Things Can Go Wrong in Your Home [Tool]
Do you know the top dangers to your house? This interactive can help identify common risks in your area.
Insuring
Is Your Home Insured to Its Replacement Value?
If your home isn’t insured to its estimated replacement cost, your homeowners policy may not cover the full cost to rebuild.
Information You May Need for a Homeowners Insurance Quote
Getting a homeowners quote can take only a few minutes when you have the correct information.
How the Home Insurance Claim Process Works
Owning a home can mean dealing with the unexpected. Knowing how the home insurance claim process works can help give you peace of mind.
Saving Money on Your Homeowners Insurance [Video]
What is bundling? Learn how you can save time and money by bundling your coverage with Travelers.
Renovation
Hiring a Contractor Checklist and Tips
Use our hiring a contractor checklist tips as a guide to help you when selecting a contractor.
Renovating Your Home to FORTIFIED Standards
FORTIFIED homes are generally stronger than most state building codes require and can protect against severe weather.
The Pros and Cons of Composite vs. Wood Decking
While they often cost more than wood, composite materials can offer greater durability and less maintenance.
Identity Theft
How to Protect Yourself from Package Theft and ID Fraud
From ID theft to car break-ins and package theft, the holiday season is a peak time for theft.
Preventing Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
Tax fraud identity theft is on the rise. Help protect yourself during tax season by filing early to prevent tax fraud ID theft.
Online Identity Theft Prevention
Online identity theft is a growing problem with the rise in popularity of online shopping.
Landlords
10 Common Rental Property Repairs Landlords Need to Know About [Infographic]
Landlords are responsible for handling building maintenance and quickly fixing problems. To ensure you are always ready, here are the ten most common rental property repairs.
Landlord Insurance for Rental Properties
Considering renting out your home or investing in a small residential property with a couple of apartments to generate extra income? Here's what you need to know about landlord insurance.
Renting Out Your House or Investment Property: 10 Things to Consider
Here are 10 things to think about when you’re considering renting your own property as a landlord.