5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (349+ words) A new partnership in Newport is working to help income-eligible homeowners make critical repairs so they can safely stay in their homes. "The city will provide $25,000 in funding, matched by $25,000 from Habitat for Humanity and $25,000 from ReNewport, creating a total…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (157+ words) Nationally, more than 20,000 claims related to frozen pipes were filed from 2024 through June 2025 with total paid losses exceeding $628 million. The average claim cost exceeded $30,000. When temperatures drop below freezing (32F), your home's pipes'whether plastic or copper'are at risk of freezing. Even…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (137+ words) In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed " coupled with severe wind chills " can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause…...