Blog | Chip LaRiviere

The Devil’s in the Details: Home Insurance Coverage

When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...

Home Gardens: How to Create a Carnivorous Plant Terrarium

Sure, terrariums are vast and fascinating. But if you’re looking to kick it up a notch, try starting one for carnivorous plants. The easiest way to keep them happy is by building a terrarium all their own. Within that space, they can enjoy the perfect amount of light, humidity and ...

Buying with Less than 20% Down

Photo by Gustavo Frazao via Shutterstock Whether you’ve been saving up for a while or you’re just getting started, getting into a home might be easier than you think. If you’re looking to buy a home, but you just aren’t sure about tying all your savings into a house, check out ...

How to Quickly Improve Indoor Air Quality

Unfortunately, air quality alerts are becoming a more common occurrence these days. Aside from that, there are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. Maybe it’s a faulty furnace or an aged carpet to blame. Until you get those issues addressed, how ...