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title: Capstone Insurance Agency Blog Posts from 2017
description: Blog posts published by Capstone Insurance Agency in 2017
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# Past Articles

## Published in 2017

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[**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)

[**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)

[**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)

[**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)

[**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)

[**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)

[**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)

[**Help Your Dog Love Apartment Living** — Apartment living can have many advantages: low maintenance, close to work and entertainment, and ease of changing residence. But, if you’re a dog owner, apartment living can present some difficulties. You probably won’t have your own yard for him to play in, and your inside space may be somewhat… — May 5, 2017](/blog/2017/help-your-dog-love-apartment-living)

[**Love Bites – Get Umbrella Coverage** — In today’s economy, everyone is pinching pennies. So why worry about umbrella coverage? Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? — Unfortunately, we live in a world of lawsuits. Large damages can be awarded, be extremely expensive and have long-term financial impact. Those… — Apr 7, 2017](/blog/2017/love-bites-get-umbrella-coverage)

[**Teen Driving Safety** — **Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving** — When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up: — Car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens ages 14 through 18. — A… — Mar 3, 2017](/blog/2017/teen-driving-safety)

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