How to Safely Heat Your Home
Posted: December 3, 2022
It’s an unfortunate fact that space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves cause more structure fires than central heat and hot-water heaters combined. Between 2009 and 2013, the National Fire Protection Association reported that these heat sources caused 72 percent of home heating fires. And fires caused by space heaters led to 84 percent of deaths caused by home heating fires. This information isn’t meant to scare...
ERIE's Direct Repair Program Delivers
Posted: November 28, 2022
With more than 100,000 auto body shops across the U.S., how do you know which one to trust with your vehicle’s repairs after an accident? A Repair Facility You Can Trust If you haven’t already chosen a shop, consider using a repair facility that participates in Erie Insurance’s Direct Repair Program (DRP). While it’s always your choice of which shop to use, auto body shops in...
A Dozen Easy Ways to Keep Cold Air from Entering Your House
Posted: November 23, 2022
12 Quick Fixes for a Drafty House Fixing these trouble spots doesn’t take much effort, time or money — and the payoff of a warm home can’t be beat. Windows: Secure the sash locks along all the windows in your house to clamp them down as much as possible. You can also seal windows that won’t be opened until spring with temporary caulking. Exterior doors:...
What Businesses Should Consider for Hybrid Work
Posted: November 11, 2022
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the widespread closure of offices and workplaces across the world. Many employees learned something during this unprecedented time – that it was possible for their work to be done remotely from home.Of course, telework is not an option for every job or every company. According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 62% of...
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Tires
Posted: November 9, 2022
As your car’s only connection to the road ahead, tires play an important – but often overlooked – part in keeping you and your passengers safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about nine percent of crashes are tire-related, meaning a tire failure or poorly maintained tires were a contributing factor.If your tires are wearing thin, here’s what you need to know...