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
How to Keep Your TV From Falling OverThere’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...
6 Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips
Posted: October 4, 2022
6 Pumpkin Carving Safety TipsFor many, carving pumpkins is an annual tradition. However, pumpkins can be slippery, tough and difficult to work with...let alone create a design on.This Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind when you’re carving your pumpkin masterpiece:Prep your pumpkin and carving area. Keep your pumpkin dry so it doesn’t slip out of your hands when carving. Place newspaper under your pumpkin and have paper towels...
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...