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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: 9 Tips to Prepare for Warmer Months

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Your Spring Car Tune-Up Checklist: How to Get Your Vehicle Ready for the Season

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How to Prepare for a Wildfire

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Should You Lease or Buy a Car? Here Are Some Factors to Consider

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How to Get Car Insurance for New Drivers

New to driving? Discover how to get car insurance for the first time, what you will need, and how to save on Mercury’s best car insurance for new drivers.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Car Online

Shop confidently! Use this how-to guide for buying a car online to get tips on budgeting, inspections, red flags, test drives, paperwork, and insurance coverage.

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Is Solar Right for You? Key Factors to Think About Before Installing

Explore the pros and cons of solar panel installation costs, potential savings, and how a home solar system may affect your insurance. Is solar right for you?

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AWD vs. 4WD: What’s the Difference, and Which Is Right for You?

AWD vs 4WD: Learn the key differences in terrain performance, traction, and use cases to find the best drivetrain for your lifestyle. Mercury breaks it down.

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What’s the Difference Between a Hybrid vs. Gas Car

Learn what hybrid and gas cars are and compare pros and cons in MPG, maintenance, emissions, costs, and insurance with Mercury’s expert guide.

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Home Sharing: Insuring Your Home or Apartment

Get the facts on vacation rental insurance, home sharing risks, and why standard homeowners policies aren’t enough for short-term rental properties.

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What to Do After a Hurricane

Learn what to do after a hurricane has passed. From cleanup safety to recovery tips, Mercury's guide explains how to file a hurricane insurance claim quickly.

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Should I Buy a House? How to Tell If You’re Ready

Use this guide to know when to buy a house and what you’ll need, from credit and down payments to lifestyle readiness and home insurance coverage.