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How to apply for Covington's homeowner repair program
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (184+ words) The City of Covington is now accepting applications for its homeowner repair program, which provides funding to make home repairs to owners of single family homes in the city who qualify. Grants of up to $10, 000 are available. "Funding is intended…...
Newport opens facade, home repair grant applications
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (222+ words) The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open." "We're leveraging public dollars with strong nonprofit partners to get real, tangible results," said Newport City Manager John Hayden. "A well-maintained storefront and a safe,…...
Newport launches home repair program for income-eligible residents
3+ mon, 4+ week 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 Re Newport, creating a…...
Press release: State Farm reports frozen pipe costs across Kentucky
5+ 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 (32 F), your home's pipes'whether plastic or copper'are at risk of freezing. Even…...
How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
5+ mon, 1+ 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…...