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Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster
Friday, December 1, 2017
From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...
Heavy Rain? Be on the Lookout for Heavy Damage
Friday, July 7, 2017
Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many...
Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes
Friday, June 2, 2017
Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can...
Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays
Friday, November 7, 2014
The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while...
Protect Your Most Cherished Possessions
Friday, May 30, 2014
If you're like most people, there are certain items you own that you can't imagine ever losing - possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be impossible to replace due to the cost of re-purchasing them or...
Keep Water from Going Where it Shouldn't
Friday, May 2, 2014
One of the most disheartening experiences is to find flooding or extreme water damage to your treasured home. At Thousand Islands Insurance, we know you want to protect what's important. That's why we're offering these...
Home Security Tips
Monday, March 10, 2014
Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it's home improvement...
Protect Your Family From the "Silent Killer"
Friday, January 3, 2014
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That's why it's important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect yourself...
Make Football Season Fun and Safe
Monday, November 4, 2013
Finally, we're welcoming fall, that eagerly anticipated season when we get to enjoy cooler temps, colorful leaves and, of course, football season in New York. Football brings with it a whole host of seasonal activities...
Flood Insurance - What You Should Know
Saturday, August 3, 2013
You've probably heard this horror story before - someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. At Thousand Islands Insurance we want you to...
A Home Inventory Will Help You Know What You Own
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Why should I have a home inventory? - Your furniture and appliances, clothing, sports or hobby equipment, and electronic goods are all regarded as personal property. Like many people in New York, you may own much more...