--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog Posts from 2017 description: Blog posts published by Wickline Insurance in 2017 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2017 * * * [**Home Security on a Shoestring Budget** — Monthly bills can be daunting and for many, the choice of having food and shelter is more important than keeping burglars or robbers away from your home. However, when times are tough, the last thing you want to do is leave your valuables at risk of being stolen. Thanks to many modern security… — Sep 12, 2017](/blog/2017/home-security-on-a-shoestring-budget) [**Three Ways a Pool May Affect Your Homeowners Insurance** — That oh-so-covetable experience of taking a dip in your very own pool? Millions of American households enjoy it, at least when the weather’s nice. — With the summer heat ratcheting up, you may be coming down with a serious case of pool envy, obsessed with having a pool right outside your door for… — Sep 8, 2017](/blog/2017/three-ways-a-pool-may-affect-your-homeowners-insurance) [**Choosing The Lowest Insurance Coverage May Not Always Be Best Plan** — We’re flooded daily with insurance commercials claiming that shopping with them will get you the lowest insurance premiums of any company out there. Saving money on your insurance is important, but the lowest insurance premiums are usually accompanied by the lowest insurance coverage. — Determining… — Aug 29, 2017](/blog/2017/choosing-the-lowest-insurance-coverage-may-not-always-be-best-plan) [**Educating Your Child About Insurance Before They Leave For College** — Attending college is an exciting time for your child. Whether it’s deciding where to go, what to major in or figuring the finances, there are a lot of decisions to think about. Before your child leaves the nest, here are three things to consider when it comes to having the right insurance policy. —… — Aug 9, 2017](/blog/2017/educating-your-child-about-insurance-before-they-leave-for-college) [**Easy to Forget Cleaning Projects** — As a busy homeowner, it's easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects should be in the “long-term maintenance” category. But putting them on hold for too… — Aug 4, 2017](/blog/2017/easy-to-forget-cleaning-projects) [**How to Prevent Foodborne Illness in Your Home** — According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness every year. A foodborne illness occurs when you consume contaminated food or beverages. It’s important to understand how to prevent foodborne illness in your home. There are also… — Jul 26, 2017](/blog/2017/how-to-prevent-foodborne-illness-in-your-home) [**When to Add a Teen Driver to Your Insurance Policy** — For your teen, learning how to drive is one of the most exciting times of their lives. Finally, a means to freedom so they think. We all remember the excitement of getting our driver’s permit, then our driver’s license. While your teen driving has its benefits, it also comes with a great amount of… — Jul 12, 2017](/blog/2017/when-to-add-a-teen-driver-to-your-insurance-policy) [**Heavy Rain? Be on the Lookout for Heavy Damage** — Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. — Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many areas of the country, and they help keep things green, even if they keep you… — Jul 7, 2017](/blog/2017/heavy-rain-be-on-the-lookout-for-heavy-damage) [**How to Create a Great BBQ Party** — Summertime is one of the most popular seasons to BBQ with friends and family. Whether it’s grilling at your local park or in your backyard, gathering with friends and family on a sunny day always is a memorable event. What makes a BBQ party great? We give simple suggestions of how to create a party… — Jun 27, 2017](/blog/2017/how-to-create-a-great-bbq-party) [**Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes** — Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. — But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can handle to make your home safer – whether you’re handy or not. And you won’t… — Jun 2, 2017](/blog/2017/want-a-safer-home-consider-these-inexpensive-fixes) * * * - [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"}}]} ```