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How to Help Your Car Recover from Winter

How to Help Your Car Recover from Winter

Your car has battled snow, ice, salt and potholes for months on end. Now that winter’s in the rear view mirror, certain aspects of your car need a little more TLC than others. Check out our list for preparing your car for spring, and view our other checklists for helping your home recover from winter. Spring Car Maintenance ChecklistSwap your snow tires for all-seasons. If you...

Auto Safety Features Are There for a Reason

Auto Safety Features Are There for a Reason

If you’ve purchased a car in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed several new features designed to help protect you on the roadway. And thanks to that advanced engineering and technology, today’s cars are safer than ever. (Having the right auto insurance can protect you on the road, too.)However, a national survey by Erie Insurance found that not everyone is taking advantage of these new...

15 Essential Things You Should Know About Your New House

15 Essential Things You Should Know About Your New House

Moving into a new house is an exciting time. But it can also come with a steep learning curve.From the moment you get the keys, you’ll start to discover what makes your home unique – including the many systems that make it function.As you familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of a new space, it helps to start with the basics. Because, let’s be...

Helping Your Home Recover from Winter

Helping Your Home Recover from Winter

There’s a sense of deep pride that comes with being a homeowner. But with that satisfaction comes its share of weekend home improvement projects and upkeep, too.Winter is usually rough on your home. Once snow, ice, wind and freezing temperatures calm down, spring is a good time to check how your home withstood the season. When spring arrives, here’s a list of projects to help...

Help Your House Recover from Frost Heave

Help Your House Recover from Frost Heave

Frost heave occurs when ice forms underneath soil. As the frozen soil switches between freezing and thawing, it can cause the very foundation of your house to shift since frozen soil has about 10 percent more volume than dry soil. This can lead to serious structural damage to your foundation. Unfortunately, frost heave is not covered under most homeowners policies.  Frost heave can happen in...