--- title: Capstone Insurance Agency Blog Posts from 2025 description: Blog posts published by Capstone Insurance Agency in 2025 --- # Past Articles ## Published in 2025 * * * [**5 Things to Do After Buying a New Car** — Buying a new car is exciting, but once the keys are in your hand, there are a few important steps you should take to protect your investment, stay legal, and avoid headaches down the road. Whether you just drove off the lot or sealed the deal with a private seller, here are five smart things to do… — Dec 11, 2025](/blog/2025/5-things-to-do-after-buying-a-new-car) [**Keep your Home Safe While You're Away with These 5 Tips** — Are you planning your next big family vacation? Maybe you’re traveling for business, or need to be away from home for a few days. Although we don't like to think about the possibility of our home being damaged or burglarized while we're away, it's something to consider to ensure that it stays safe… — Oct 8, 2025](/blog/2025/keep-your-home-safe-while-youre-away-with-these-5-tips) [**What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Utility Shutoffs** — Owning a home means taking on a wide range of responsibilities, from mortgage payments to seasonal maintenance. One of the most critical, and commonly overlooked, areas of home safety is knowing how and when to shut off your utilities. In a moment of crisis, like a burst pipe or suspected gas leak,… — Oct 6, 2025](/blog/2025/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-utility-shutoffs) [**Simple Household Pest Control Methods** — No one likes the thought of having pests in their home, whether they be rodents, cockroaches, ants, or any other common household pests. If pest activity is common in your area, it is important to take steps to prevent them from infesting your home. Try these tips to help keep pests at bay over the… — Sep 24, 2025](/blog/2025/simple-household-pest-control-methods) [**How to Choose Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors** — Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential for any home, so you should ensure that your house is equipped with them. You should have detectors in the main living areas on each floor, including in every bedroom and the kitchen. This way, you'll be able to identify problems in the most… — Sep 10, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-choose-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) [**The Smart Way to Secure Your Home** — Smart technology has brought us many benefits, including new ways of securing our homes. Regardless of the type of home where you live, be it an apartment or a house or anything in between, you’re sure to find helpful options below that you can manage from anywhere with just your smartphone. — **…** — Aug 27, 2025](/blog/2025/the-smart-way-to-secure-your-home) [**Six Overlooked Items You Should Add to Your Home Inventory** — Creating a home inventory is one of the smartest steps you can take to prepare for the possibility of a future insurance claim. If your belongings are damaged or stolen, a detailed list makes it easier to verify losses and can speed up the claims process. While most people remember to include… — Aug 4, 2025](/blog/2025/six-overlooked-items-you-should-add-to-your-home-inventory) [**Backyard Safety Tips for Fire, Water, and Everything in Between** — Summer is the perfect season for outdoor entertaining, family cookouts, and poolside relaxation. With more time spent outside comes more exposure to risks that could lead to accidents and insurance claims. From fire pits and pools to trampolines and grills, backyard features should be enjoyed… — Jul 9, 2025](/blog/2025/backyard-safety-tips-for-fire-water-and-everything-in-between) [**Insurance Tips for First-Time Homebuyers** — Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a learning curve, especially when it comes to homeowners insurance. With so many options and coverages to consider, it’s important to understand what you're buying and how to make sure your new investment is properly protected.… — Jun 5, 2025](/blog/2025/insurance-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers) [**What to Check Before Letting Your Teen Drive the Family Car** — Handing over the keys to your teenager is a big moment—for them and for you. While it marks a new level of independence, it also comes with serious responsibilities, including making sure your insurance coverage is ready for this milestone. Before your teen hits the road, here are a few important… — May 7, 2025](/blog/2025/what-to-check-before-letting-your-teen-drive-the-family-car) * * * - [1](/blog/2025.md) - [2](/blog/2025.md/page-2) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```