Once the last snow has fallen, and the deep freezes have passed, it’s time to take stock of what damage winter might have done, as well as catch up on any fall home improvement projects you didn’t get to.  Remember, home maintenance not only has the immediate benefit of increased comfort, it also saves you the cost of expensive repairs down the line. Here are some key areas to focus o...

Ice dams are as ominous as they sound. They can ruin your roof, cause flooding within your house, and cost hundreds of dollars in damage. If mold sets in, the cost could run into the thousands.  The process of melting snow refreezing on the edge of your roof forms ice dams. This frozen snow hardens into a ‘dam’ that causes the rest of the melting snow behind it to back up, causing flo...

During the winter months it sometimes feels like we face a choice between shivering in the cold or cringing over bloated heating bills. It doesn’t have to be that way though. There are lots of things you can do to cut down on your heating bill while keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Below are few ideas.  Turn down the heat at night. Turning the thermostat down just ...

For over 100 years, The Insurance Center has proudly helped our neighbors and friends protect whatmatters most. In the spirit of the holiday season, we would like to thank you for trusting us for all yourhome, auto, life and business insurance needs. As a small business, we depend greatly on the support ofour community, and we thank you for your continued business. From all of us at The In...

This holiday season, online shoppers aren’t the only ones who will be looking for good opportunities. So will hackers and scammers hoping to steal personal information from unsuspecting shoppers.  An estimated 95 percent of Americans shop online at least once a year, and this holiday season, with COVID still a concern, about half are expected to do more online shopping. As more Americ...

This Halloween, as more kids are expected to get out and trick-or-treat, there are some important things to look out for—and it’s not just the ghosts, goblins, and other creatures that go bump in the night.  COVID-19 still remains a threat, especially with the Delta variant. Besides that, trick-or-treating while fun for kids, poses a number of hazards, from walking around the neighborhood...

As fall brings in cooler temperatures, many of us think about starting up our wood stoves and using our fireplaces again. Before you begin, it’s best to clean your wood stove and fireplace, and not just because some dust might have collected. Burning wood can cause a building of soot and creosote, which is the term for tar distilled from wood. This buildup not can limit the efficiency of y...

In some ways, life insurance is the most important insurance you’ll ever get. Unlike auto or home insurance, which cover damage to or loss of your property, life insurance is intended to cover major expenses your family, loves ones, or business partners may face in the event of your passing. A well-structured life insurance policy could mean your family is able to keep up with mortgage pay...

There are so many important things to remember when you’re planning a trip it can be easy to forget one of the most important ones: making sure the home you’re temporarily leaving behind is fully protected. It might be frustrating to add to your travel to-do list, but your home is your most important investment. More than that, you don’t want to go on vacation only to return home to a lot ...

On June 26th, members of The Insurance Center team attended the Newport Wings and Wheels Car Show hosted by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. The event featured airplanes, cars, trucks, motorcycles, food trucks, and a DJ.  It was a great time and we are always happy to support our community! Anjali Root and Kathy Campbell enjoy Wings and Wheels Newport Chamber Car Show!