Home Sense

Is Adding a Deck a Good Investment? Remodeling magazine reported that adding a wood deck can up your home’s resale value by more than $10,000. Decks built of composite material add more than $13,000. So chances are, you’re going to significantly recoup the value of this investment. Test your knowledge with our quiz: How Much

What Are the Different Types of Life Jackets? There’s a wide variety of life jackets on the market with options to fit every age, size and water-bound recreational activity. You can find designs specifically tailored for recreational boating and water sports like skiing and riding on personal watercrafts, as well as styles for hunting, fishing,

Q&A: Homeowners Insurance and Home Improvement Projects We checked in with Bob Buckel, vice president of product management at Erie Insurance, to ask what homeowners should know about coverage limits and home improvement projects. Q: What types of home improvement projects should you always tell your agent about? A: As a rule of thumb, any

Q: Is my home covered if a tornado strikes? A: Tornado damage typically falls into two categories: wind damage and water damage. Wind Damage Most standard homeowners insurance policies will cover wind damage caused by a tornado, since wind is considered a covered peril. That means wind damage to your roof, windows and siding will