--- title: Insurance Blog | Michael Wong Insurance in Seattle, Washington description: Read the Michael Wong Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Seattle, Washington insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer to Reduce Accidents and Insurance Claims** — Owning a boat can make weekends and vacations fun and memorable. Follow these tips to help ensure that when you’re towing your boat you’re being as safe as possible to lower the risk of accidents and unwanted insurance claims. — **Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Powerful Enough for Towing** — Many people… — Mar 5, 2024](/blog/2024/tips-for-towing-a-boat-trailer-to-reduce-accidents-and-insurance-claims) [**How to Choose the Right Contractor for Home Improvement Projects and Avoid Liability Claims** — If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips. — **Get Word-of-Mouth Recommendations** — One of the best ways you can find a… — Feb 6, 2024](/blog/2024/how-to-choose-the-right-contractor-for-home-improvement-projects-and-avoid-liability-claims) [**Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value** — When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations that give you the biggest return on your investment. — **Kitchen Remodels** — If you’… — Jan 4, 2024](/blog/2024/top-home-improvement-projects-that-can-increase-your-home-value) [**Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations** — If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their driving to current conditions. — **Rain, Snow and Ice** — It’s not always possible to… — Dec 4, 2023](/blog/2023/preparing-your-teen-driver-for-different-road-conditions-and-situations) [**How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat** — Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other hazards. Here’s a quick list of steps you should take before storing. — **Decide…** — Nov 7, 2023](/blog/2023/how-to-winterize-and-properly-store-your-boat) [**Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer** — Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer insurance claims and less hassle for you. — **Smart Programmable Thermostat** — A… — Oct 2, 2023](/blog/2023/save-money-with-these-smart-home-devices-that-make-your-home-safer) [**Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer** — If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. — **The Advantages of Renting** — When you rent, you don’t have to commit to a neighborhood or… — Sep 12, 2023](/blog/2023/renting-vs-owning-a-home-protect-your-property-no-matter-which-you-prefer) [**Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims** — If you want to reduce your risk of traffic accidents and the insurance claims that accompany them — which could cause your premium to go up — you need to drive defensively. Here are some driving tips to help you avoid crashes and stay safe on the road. — **Always Assume Other Motorists Will Make…** — Aug 7, 2023](/blog/2023/defensive-driving-techniques-to-avoid-accidents-and-insurance-claims) [**What to Look for When Buying a House to Avoid Unnecessary Insurance Claims** — If you’re house hunting, you’re probably looking at many elements like the number of bedrooms or how updated the kitchen is. Don’t forget to check for these things too, which which may help avoid home insurance claims should you become the new owner. — **An Aging Roof** — Roof problems are one of the… — Jul 7, 2023](/blog/2023/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house-to-avoid-unnecessary-insurance-claims) [**Benefits of Safe Driving Apps** — Many insurance carriers today offer smartphone apps that track telematics to monitor driving. Here’s how they work and how these apps may help you lower your auto insurance premium, along with a few other advantages. — **Safe Driving Apps Help You Improve Your Driving** — Telematics usually works… — Jun 2, 2023](/blog/2023/benefits-of-safe-driving-apps) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18)