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It's snow lie: Here's the scoop on your responsibility for sidewalk shoveling
Monday, January 23, 2017
When it comes to snowfall and your driveway, how quickly you tend to shoveling is up to you. Maybe you're an early riser and get right at it. Perhaps you're a procrastinator, and you'll get around to it when the...
Kicking off the new year with a song to Route 66
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
There's just something about Pennsylvania, the open road and music. Perry Como, the pride of Canonsburg, Washington County, had a hit with "Home for the Holidays," which he recorded in 1954. "From Pennsylvania, folks...
Push, don't lift and 10 other tips for safer snow shoveling
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Winter Storm Jonas: Oh, brother, was that a snow shoveler's worst nightmare. The January 2016 blizzard dumped a record 30.2 inches on Harrisburg. No one knows what the future holds for snowfall, but it's always a good...
Big-ticket Christmas gifts and their insurance implications
Monday, December 12, 2016
Purchasing all the gifts listed in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" will set you back $34,363 this year, up from $233 in 2015, according to the 33rd annual PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index. Of course, maybe a...
To keep your home safe, water your cut Christmas tree daily and keep it away from heat sources
Monday, November 28, 2016
In January 2015, a massive fire in Annapolis, Md., claimed the lives of a couple and their four grandchildren, ages 6 to 8. In the mansion's great room stood a 15-foot Fraser fir Christmas tree that had been lit 24...
When dog bites man, your homeowners insurance could bite back
Monday, November 14, 2016
Welcoming a dog into your home comes with a long checklist of considerations, from leashes and food dishes to potty training and socializing. One other item that bears significant thought is insurance liability should...
How to build an emergency supply kit
Monday, October 31, 2016
Fifty-two percent of Americans don't have copies of crucial personal documents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Forty-eight percent don't have emergency supplies; 44 percent don't have...
Get your family ready in the event of an emergency evacuation
Monday, October 17, 2016
Hurricane Matthew left a trail of devastation in its wake, claiming more than 1,000 lives in Haiti and at least 33 in the United States. The Category 5 storm also caused billions of dollars in property damage. Florida...
With inland marine coverage, your tools and equipment are covered wherever you take them
Monday, October 3, 2016
A construction site can go from being a hub of activity during the day to utter blackness overnight. A chain-link fence surrounding the property can deter thieves, but you'll often read about the theft of tools and...
If a neighbor's tree falls on my house, who pays for any damages?
Monday, September 19, 2016
The subject of trees falling can lead to intriguing philosophical questions. For instance, if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? But we're more about practical matters at...