--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog Posts from 2016 description: Blog posts published by Wickline Insurance in 2016 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2016 * * * [**What Should Go in Your Home Safe (or Safe-Deposit Box)?** — Spring has arrived, which means it’s time to clean the cobwebs out of the corners, organize the closets and so forth. While you’re at it, don’t forget to revisit the important documents and other items you have in your home safe and in that safe-deposit box at the bank. — What documents do you need… — Jun 3, 2016](/blog/2016/what-should-go-in-your-home-safe-or-safe-deposit-box) [**Seven Areas to Check Before Buying a Used Camper** — Spring is a great season to start looking for good used campers. Whether you’re looking at a dealership or from a person off of Craigslist, it’s important to know how to look for possible damage or wear. — Look for these trouble areas to save yourself on repairs: — **1.** **Delamination** — RV’s are… — May 27, 2016](/blog/2016/seven-areas-to-check-before-buying-a-used-camper) [**How to Inspect Your Roof for Damage or Wear** — We all know that owning a home is an expensive investment. Unfortunately, you can’t just move in and let it set. Homes require constant maintenance to ensure you don’t get costly damage. We suggest doing a yearly home inspection. — Most people will never venture up onto their roof to see what is… — May 12, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-inspect-your-roof-for-damage-or-wear) [**The Type of Fire Extinguisher Every Home Should Have** — A fire is a fire, and a fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher, right? Well, not quite. There are actually different types of fires and different types of extinguishers that respond best to each one. So, which is right for you? — We’ll get to that, but first let’s look at the five different fire… — May 6, 2016](/blog/2016/the-type-of-fire-extinguisher-every-home-should-have) [**Small Changes Can Add Up to Big Savings** — Everyone loves to save money especially if it’s done with a few easy steps. Electricity bills can add up quickly in your home, but by making a few small changes can lower those bills and save money for other things in your monthly budget. — _Easy To Do Steps to Lower Your Electricity Bill_ — **Home…** — Apr 28, 2016](/blog/2016/small-changes-can-add-up-to-big-savings) [**Six Tips to Prepare and Maintain Your Vegetable Garden** — Spring season can bring so much joy to garden lovers. Growing your own garden saves money on groceries each week, plus can give you the personal satisfaction of growing your own food. It’s fun when you can involve your kids and teach them a few of your favorite tricks! Many people feel like their… — Apr 14, 2016](/blog/2016/six-tips-to-prepare-and-maintain-your-vegetable-garden) [**Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care** — It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? — The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during _and_ after a rainstorm. Add flooding to the mix and suddenly things get much more… — Apr 1, 2016](/blog/2016/navigate-rainy-roadways-with-care) [**Identity Protection Tips for Tax Season** — What’s the most important number for you this tax season? The amount of your refund? The amount you owe? The number of hours spent poring over all the other numbers? — All of those are pretty important, but none of them are as important as your Social Security number, at least not in the larger… — Mar 4, 2016](/blog/2016/identity-protection-tips-for-tax-season) [**What to Do After a Car Accident in Winter** — Freezing temperatures, gusts of wind, patches of ice – winter can be a horrible time to be on the road, especially if you’re on vacation and aren’t used to driving in winter conditions. And, it’s an even worse time to get into a car accident. — But, with reduced visibility, slick roads and maybe… — Feb 5, 2016](/blog/2016/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-winter) [**How to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions** — About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways — often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and passengers, along with about $1 billion in damage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. — And, these collisions spike in the fall and winter, thanks… — Jan 8, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-avoid-animal-vehicle-collisions) * * * - [1](/blog/2016.md) - [2](/blog/2016.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2016.md/page-3) **Start your quote online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Start Your Quote](/quotes) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```