9 Reasons Renting is Awesome!
Posted: February 13, 2016
Raise your hand if you’ve heard this before: “Why would you rent? That’s like throwing money into a black hole!” I’m not here to argue the value in building equity through home ownership – that’s a no-brainer. But let’s be honest: Considering the price of a down payment, a home inspection and closing costs – the up-front costs of purchasing a home can be cost-prohibitive...
How to Protect Your Home from Melting Snow
Posted: February 4, 2016
You probably have an idea of how to winterize your home. (And if not, we can help you with that!) However, it’s not always clear how to protect your home from melting snow that leaves slush, mud or water in its wake. Melting snow can cause damage to foundations and personal property (both indoor and outdoor) if it’s ignored. If this sounds like something you’re...
The 10 Commandments of Candle Safety
Posted: January 28, 2016
By: Amanda Prischak, www.eriesense.com Have you been lighting up candles during the dark winter months? If so, you’ll want to follow the 10 commandments of candle safety. 1.Thou shall not leave thy candle unattended. This one is pretty obvious, but don’t be tempted to ignore it. Research shows that 19 percent of home candle fires happen when no one is keeping an eye on things. 2. Thou...
Do I Need to Insure My New Engagement Ring?!
Posted: January 16, 2016
There’s no doubt that the holiday season is a popular time to get engaged. And that your new ring is beautiful and signals your newly engaged status. But did you ever consider what you would do ifthe ring was stolen, lost or damaged? Most standard homeowners insurance and renters policies only cover jewelry up to a specific dollar amount. This amount, which is known as...
5 Ways to get a Designated Driver on New Year’s Eve
Posted: December 23, 2015
By: Abby Badach (www.eriesense.com) | December 23, 2015 No excuse in the book will change the fact that driving drunk is not OK. And you’ve probably heard them all: I’ve only had a few. I’ll be fine. I’ve driven buzzed before. I live 5 minutes away, so driving is safer than walking back. Don’t worry, I know where the checkpoints are – I won’t get...