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Efficiently heat your home this winter
Cold weather is quickly approaching here in New York. That means it's time to winterize your home to keep the heat in since heating your home typically makes up 42% of your utility bill. Keep reading to learn the best ways to efficiently heat your home this winter....

Safety tips for Halloween 2020
Sure, Halloween will be different this year, just like everything else, we missed out on all the usual fun summer brings, and unfortunately, it is the same way for fall. It is time to get creative so we can celebrate Halloween- 2020 style. The CDC put out Halloween...

8 Bad Habits That Could Lead to a House Fire
Everyone has a few bad habits that they do that could cause detrimental harm to your home. You may not even know what you are doing could lead to a house fire. Here are 8 common habits people do that could lead to a house fire....

Umbrella Insurance: What is it and what does it cover?
Umbrella insurance can be hard to understand and how do you know if you actually need it? Well, this article will give you an understanding of what it is, how it works, what it does and does not cover, and most importantly- should you look further into getting it....

Home Insurance Terms Simplified
Home insurance is confusing and at times very stressful. That is where your independent insurance agent comes in, we want to make buying (or renewing) homeowners insurance as easy and stress-free as possible. Here are a few key coverages that you will find on your...

8 Safety Tips for 4th of July
The 4th of July is coming up! Like most people, Northwoods loves to celebrate Independence Day. Even though most town/ city fireworks shows are canceled this year, there are still many places that are going to be open in NYS, so, it is important to remember some 4th...

Car insurance coverage explained
Looking at your insurance policy can be confusing and stressful if you don’t understand what the different types of coverage listed means. Then to add to the confusion there is the whole other factor of what all the numbers mean! This is where Northwoods comes in,...

How To Spend Memorial Day Weekend During COVID.
Memorial Day is the time to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It is also used as a day to spend time with family and friends to enjoy the start of the warm weather. However, this year celebrating Memorial Day is going to look...

What should you do in quarantine this weekend?
Do you say "I'm bored" about 100 times a day? Have you taken your dog on 6 walks today? Do you scroll on social media for so long you actually hit the bottom of your feed? Do you want to pull your hair out at the mere thought of having another movie night? If this...

Ways to help your favorite small business during the Coronavirus
As most people know small businesses are struggling due to the Coronavirus. Right now it is extremely important to consciously choose to buy and order from local businesses over big box stores and chain restaurants. If you don’t your favorite café that you would...