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How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

If you enjoyed a real tree all holiday season, you might now be wondering how to recycle your Christmas tree. If you're like the majority of people, you'll simply dispose of your tree after the holidays. Most cities have special curbside pickup schedules, so make sure...

The Most-Read Eriesense Posts of 2015

Over the past year, Eriesense posts have offered trusted advice on everything from which kitchen gadgets are the most dangerous to why life insurance is more affordable than you think to how to put together the ultimate car emergency kit. With 2015 coming to a close,...

9 Things You Should Never Do to Your Car

You probably rely on your car every day to get you where you need to go. But how well can your car rely on you? There are some things you should never do to your car. Are you guilty of any of them? Check out the list below to find out—and learn what you can do to give...

Video: The Safest 2016 Cars

Despite tougher-than-ever criteria, 48 car models earned the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Since 1959, the IIHS has been testing which cars are tops when it comes to safety. The TOP SAFETY PICK+ accolade was introduced...

How to Spot a Diseased or Dying Tree

As the years pass, it's easy to forget that trees become more susceptible to disease and other maladies. Identifying potential problems with the trees in your yard allows you to act before a diseased or dying tree damages property or hurts someone. A tree has three...

How to Plant the Right Trees

You can change the entire look of your yard by planting a new tree or two. From fruit-bearing trees to those that flower in the spring or change to brilliant colors in the fall, the options are almost endless when it comes to deciding which trees are best to plant in...