Life Pro Tips

Explore pro tips for all aspects of life: household, auto, travel, parenting, and career.

Welcome to the Mercury Insurance Life Pro Tips library, your go-to resource for expert advice and practical life hacks. Our library is packed with easy-to-follow tips, from clever ways to save time and money to insider tricks for tackling life’s challenges.

Explore our categories — Household, Auto, Lifestyle, and Yard & Garden — to find the best life tips tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for smart solutions for your home, tips to keep your car running smoothly, or guidance on travel, we’ve got you covered. Ready to dive in? Browse our library and find new ways to take on life’s little challenges with confidence!

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Our Top Tips

Negotiate with Car Dealerships Over Email or Phone

Pro Tip Read Article Piggy bank on a car center console representing 'drive less, pay less' auto insurance savings

Cluttered house? Use a Chuck-it Bucket

Pro Tip Play Video Hand placing toy giraffe into chuck-it bucket – kids cleaning up and learning responsibility

Burn Coffee Grounds to Repel Mosquitoes

Pro Tip See Details Coffee grounds smoldering to create smoke that helps repel mosquitoes

Burn Coffee Grounds to Repel Mosquitoes

Coffee grounds smoldering to create smoke that helps repel mosquitoes

The coffee grounds mask human scent while the strong aroma repels mosquitoes. Be sure to dry out coffee grounds completely and place them in a heat-safe container before smoldering them to create smoke, not flames.

A Home Inventory Can Speed Up the Claims Process

Pro Tip Read Article Woman photographing modern living room furniture with a tablet

Get Luggage That’s Easy to Recognize So You Don’t lose it

Pro Tip Play Video Woman with her travel luggage standing in an airport with the luggage carousel behind her

Bring Enrichment Toys for Your Dog on Road Trips to Keep Them Busy

Pro Tip Read Article Happy Jack Russell terrier riding in a car during a road trip