--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog Posts from 2017 description: Blog posts published by Wickline Insurance in 2017 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2017 * * * [**The Most Common Household Places to Watch to Avoid Water Leak Damage** — The unfortunate reality of home or condo ownership is that over time you will most likely develop a leak that could cause major damage if it goes unchecked. If you own a home or condo, regularly check these places for leaks that can cause damage and may go unnoticed. — **The Water Heater** — Your water… — Dec 27, 2017](/blog/2017/the-most-common-household-places-to-watch-to-avoid-water-leak-damage) [**Follow These Simple Tips to Avoid Holiday Theft in West Virginia** — The holiday season is a joyous time, but unfortunately, it is also top season for theft. If you walk around your neighborhood, it isn’t hard to see all the holiday deliveries left on porches of unsuspecting homeowners. Protecting yourself from theft is all about prevention. To avoid being a victim… — Dec 11, 2017](/blog/2017/follow-these-simple-tips-to-avoid-holiday-theft-in-west-virginia) [**Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster** — _From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear._ — A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories). — Larger homes, more open… — Dec 1, 2017](/blog/2017/why-today-s-homes-burn-faster) [**This One Quick Tip Can Get You Your Stolen Bicycle Back** — According to the National Bike Registry, 1.5 million bicycles are stolen each year. With college campuses being the biggest source of bicycle theft, it would be great if there was a way to protect your investment that was quick and easy. The good news is that more than 48% of bicycles that are… — Nov 21, 2017](/blog/2017/this-one-quick-tip-can-get-you-your-stolen-bicycle-back) [**What Insurance Coverage Do I Need for My Drone or UAV?** — It seems like everywhere we go we have a chance to hear the sound of a UAV, also known as a drone, commonly sounding like a disturbed hornets’ nest. Drones are fun to fly for both kids and adults. They are seemingly harmless besides the risk of it becoming non-responsive due to other remote signals… — Nov 9, 2017](/blog/2017/what-insurance-coverage-do-i-need-for-my-drone-or-uav) [**How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill** — _It’s easy to lower your insurance costs — especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles._ — Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad campaigns to convince you to “switch and save” — but the truth is, many people can… — Nov 3, 2017](/blog/2017/how-to-lower-your-auto-insurance-bill) [**Six Steps To Follow To Keep The Interior Of Your Car in Great Condition** — Protecting and cleaning the interior of your car will improve resale as well as improve your overall enjoyment of your vehicle. With these easy to follow steps, you’ll have the interior of your vehicle in tip-top shape. — **Vacuum** — Remove your floor mats and using a high powered ShopVac type vacuum,… — Oct 25, 2017](/blog/2017/six-steps-to-follow-to-keep-the-interior-of-your-car-in-great-condition) [**Consider This Before Jumping into Vacation Property Ownership** — Owning a secondary home or vacation property can be a rewarding experience and allow you to build so many memories! While owning a vacation home can have countless advantages, it does bring some unique responsibility and maintenance. — Regardless of whether you’re buying a cabin just a few miles… — Oct 10, 2017](/blog/2017/consider-this-before-jumping-into-vacation-property-ownership) [**Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?** — One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. And you could be held liable to others for the… — Oct 6, 2017](/blog/2017/do-you-need-umbrella-insurance) [**Insuring your West Virginia Home From Flood** — According to FEMA, flood claims occurred in every state in our country in 2016 with the average claim cost in excess of $31,000. Just because your property doesn’t sit next to a stream, river or other body of water doesn’t mean you won’t be impacted. Heavy rains can overwhelm drainage systems, run-… — Sep 29, 2017](/blog/2017/insuring-your-west-virginia-home-from-flood) * * * - [1](/blog/2017.md) - [2](/blog/2017.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2017.md/page-3) - [4](/blog/2017.md/page-4) **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"}}]} ```