Homes can require a significant amount of work to keep them in top shape. Sometimes this means something as simple as changing the air filters or replacing batteries in smoke detectors, but other times it means an HVAC check or making sure your plumbing is in good working order. Below is a guide for monthly Continue reading
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Restaurants and Holiday Liabilities
If you own, manage, or otherwise work in a restaurant, then you’ve probably been bracing yourself for the holiday season for a while. You’re no stranger to the influx of customers, the holiday parties, special order requests, and staffing changes. Yet you know that every year brings a unique set of challenges. Regardless of whether Continue reading
Your Guide to Buying and Owning a Snow Blower
Sick of shoveling? When winter sweeps in with a mega storm that blankets your neighborhood, a snow blower can be a saving grace. While you still have to go outside, a snow blower spares you from the back-straining labor of shoveling snow. If you have a snow blower—or you’re thinking of investing in one—read on. You’ll Continue reading
What You Can Do to Make Your Holiday Travels Safe
We are quickly approaching the time of year that many of us spend traveling to see friends and family. Although some might opt to fly, many of us will be driving long-distance during the holidays. Getting ready for a road trip can be time consuming. You have to figure out where you’re staying, what to Continue reading
How to Shop Safe Online This Holiday Season
Last year, Don O.* of Pennsylvania received a text from Amazon letting him know that his package had been delivered. The only problem? He hadn’t ordered anything—an identity thief had. Don later discovered that the thief had also opened up a fake credit card in his name and used it to purchase an Amazon Prime Continue reading
How to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that many of us will be visiting with extended family and friends, hosting parties, and cooking copious amounts of food. Although we have a few weeks before the holiday season kicks into full swing, that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start preparing. Besides getting your Christmas Continue reading
4 Ways to Avoid Big Car Repair Bills
They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That saying certainly applies when it comes to your car. By spending a little bit of time and money before things go south, you could potentially save hundreds of dollars in the long run. Not sure what to do? Then check out Continue reading
Ask ERIE: Does My Homeowners or Renters Policy Cover Me During a Move?
It’s natural to wonder if all your stuff would be protected during the chaos of a move. Your first line of defense should be your mover’s insurance. A good moving company will have its own insurance in case an item is stolen, lost or damaged in transit. (Having coverage for when things are accidentally damaged Continue reading
Is Your Kid Ready for College? Are You?
As the mom of a daughter getting ready to pack up her yoga pants, shower shoes and Ramen noodles, my world has been nothing but calls to the university, FAFSA forms (if you don’t know what the heck that means, you soon will if you have a child in high school!) and researching student loan Continue reading
Do You Need Professional Liability Insurance?
In an older blog post, we listed five careers that could benefit from professional liability. This week, we will list more careers that need insurance as well. There are certain professions that should strongly consider professional liability insurance over others. Professional liability is an insurance type that protects professionals and their businesses in the event Continue reading