--- title: Insurance Blog | Kelley Insurance Agency in Everson, Washington description: Read the Kelley Insurance Agency blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Washington insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG [**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) [**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… — Jul 29, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-choose-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) [**How to Prepare Your Business for a Natural Disaster** — Natural disasters can disrupt your operations, damage property, and cause long-term setbacks for your business. Whether you’re facing hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or severe winter storms, it’s essential to have a plan in place before an event occurs, not after. — While disasters can’t be avoided,… — Jul 22, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-a-natural-disaster) [**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… — Jul 15, 2025](/blog/2025/simple-household-pest-control-methods) [**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) [**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… — Jul 1, 2025](/blog/2025/keep-your-home-safe-while-youre-away-with-these-5-tips) [**4 Valuable Tips for Traveling Safely With Your Pets** — For many people, pets are just as much a part of the family as humans! Since our pets are valued family members, it's important to consider their safety while traveling. Whether they're traveling with you to the in-laws for the next holiday, or just traveling to the vet, we have a few important… — Jun 17, 2025](/blog/2025/4-valuable-tips-for-traveling-safely-with-your-pets) [**Common Commercial Insurance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)** — Running a business comes with plenty of challenges, and insurance is one area where mistakes can be costly. From underinsuring key assets to misunderstanding policy exclusions, commercial insurance missteps can leave your business exposed to financial loss. Whether you're a seasoned business owner… — Jun 16, 2025](/blog/2025/common-commercial-insurance-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them) [**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) * * * - [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)