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title: Bonnie Brae Insurance Blog Posts from 2017
description: Blog posts published by Bonnie Brae Insurance 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)

[**Congratulations to Jim!!** — Hello! — This year’s Denver Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional award winners will be announced in this month’s issue of 5280 Magazine, and Jim Krieg is among the winners! The Five Star award is presented to local professionals who demonstrate outstanding service to their clients. We receive… — Sep 8, 2017](/blog/2017/congratulations-to-jim)

[**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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