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Whether 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 services such as cable TV, telephone, electric, gas, water and […]

Whether it’s a hurricane or a routine power outage, navigating a dark house is never fun. That’s why many people choose to install backup generators in their homes. A backup generator can power your home until regular electricity resumes. While backup generators can come in handy in a pinch, owners should know the right way to install and

Think of auto insurance endorsements as “added options” to your auto policy. Just like you could customize your vehicle, endorsements allow you to customize your coverage. Sometimes endorsements are as simple as an address or name change, or when you want to add coverage to your current policy. An endorsement is also a good way

The arrival of summer signals another season altogether: motorcycle season. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect opportunity to bring your bike out of the back of the garage (or wherever you had it stored to protect it from the winter weather). In addition to daily riding and scenic tours, there are plenty of

The great thing about renting is that you usually don’t have to deal with home improvements, major repairs or mowing the yard. Yet, renting isn’t worry-free. There’s always the chance of a fire, water damage, burglary or some other calamity that could turn your life upside down. Imagine if all your belongings were ruined or

Sometimes, family dinners can start to feel like a chore.  With poor planning, picky eaters and hectic schedules, it’s easy to feel like you’re serving the same meals over and over again.  But with a little creativity, family meals can be an opportunity for both parents and children to build stronger relationships while trying something

Will my car fit in that parking space?  How do I park without hitting the cars around me? I don’t have time for this!  If you’ve ever been forced to parallel park your vehicle, chances are these thoughts have crossed your mind. It’s sometimes an intimidating and frustrating task. And the potential for embarrassment can

Whether it’s a dead battery or other mechanical failure, a flat tire, empty gas tank or you’ve locked yourself out of your vehicle, Emergency Roadside Service Coverage from ERIE is here to help. To learn more, we sat down with Jon Bloom, vice president, Personal Auto, to help shed some light on Emergency Roadside Service Coverage.

If you’re like many homeowners, you may have received offers in the mail promoting protection plans for exterior utility lines or pipes. And if you’re like most consumers, you’re not quite sure if this protection is something you might actually need. Whose line is it anyway? The reality is that as a homeowner, exterior underground service and

Lowering your energy use is a major opportunity to save some money on expenses. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 30% of energy use in buildings is inefficient and unnecessary. That means a lot of businesses could benefit from tightening up their energy use. So, where do you start? For many businesses,