Category: Home Sense
Eight Winter Tips for Your Pet
Posted: November 2, 2022
It’s the perfect weather for fluffy snuggles with your favorite four-legged friend, but the dry air and freezing temperatures can be just as dangerous to our pets as they are to us. As the weather begins to turn, it’s important to prep your home for winter, and that includes taking some extra safety precautions for your pets. Here are some tips to keep your four-legged...
Behind the Scenes with Today's Homeowner and Erie Insurance
Posted: October 17, 2022
Behind the Scenes with Today's Homeowner and Erie InsuranceHave you heard? Erie Insurance partnered with Danny Lipford and the Today’s Homeowner crew to spread the word about our valuable independent insurance agents and ERIE’s signature Guaranteed Replacement Cost coverage.Who is Danny Lipford? Danny Lipford is known as America’s Home Improvement Expert. As host of the Emmy-nominated, nationally syndicated Today’s Homeowner television and radio program, podcast and the destination website TodaysHomeowner.com, Lipford delivers fresh, practical and...
Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?
Posted: October 12, 2022
Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable.At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts predicted a looming housing crash. But instead of heading into a real estate meltdown, U.S. home prices increased an astounding 37 percent in the two years between March 2020 and March 2022.In...
How to Keep Your TV From Falling Over
Posted: October 6, 2022
There’s nothing like putting your feet up and decompressing by watching your favorite show after a long day. Deep into your latest TV binge, you probably aren’t thinking of what could happen if your TV fell over. But if you have small children or pets running and playing around your house, an unstable TV could cause some serious injury.Why should I be worried about my...
811: The Number to Call Before Digging
Posted: October 4, 2022
811: The Number to Call Before DiggingWhether you’re planting a garden, installing a mailbox or hiring a contractor for a more complex job, it’s important to call 811 before digging in your yard.Why? Calling 811 will get your underground utility lines marked and your project off to a safe start.Utility service lines such as cable TV, telephone, electric, gas, water and sewer are often buried underground. Unintentionally striking one of these lines...
