Wildfire smoke has been blanketing southern Ontario, raising concerns about its impact on health and home. If you're wondering whether smoke damage is covered by your home insurance...
The cities of Kitchener and Waterloo took a major step towards reducing the number of disruptions and complaints from fireworks – by banning their sales beginning in 2026. Previously the...
Whether you’re on the Bruce Peninsula, in Muskoka, around the Kawarthas, or elsewhere in beautiful Ontario, getting away to the cottage is a treasured time and a peaceful retreat from city...
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned pro around your property, it’s important to keep in mind how things work both in and around the house. With the spring "water season"...
The introduction of widespread tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States could have an impact on home, auto, and business insurance premiums,...
Earlier this month, the Staebler Blog covered how natural disasters in Canada and abroad can affect home insurance rates. Shortly after, the Canadian Press wrote a story about natural...
It’s been a rough start to the year with natural disasters in North America and beyond, including most recently the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The images are heart...
Winter has settled in Ontario with long stretches of freezing temperatures. This season has brought harsh weather conditions with high winds, heavy snow, and freezing rain, all of which...
Homeowners in Ontario are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels and heat pumps, to embrace cleaner energy sources. While these upgrades can lead to...
Rapid rainfall over a short period last week led to disastrous conditions and flooding in many parts of southern Ontario, including Waterloo Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Insurance...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: In 2025, Kitchener and Waterloo made significant changes to its fireworks bylaws. The updates can be found here: Updated Fireworks Bylaws in Kitchener and Waterloo (2025)...
Setting up a new insurance policy can feel like a lot of work and at times a bit daunting. Using an insurance broker helps, but there are still things that can be confusing sometimes even...
Special Guest Blog by Chelsea Burley, Reporting & Payroll Administrator, Staebler Insurance A property insurance claim is never something that I wanted to go through, however I quickly...
While there may still be snow and ice on some bodies of water in Ontario, we know eager boaters are thinking about the upcoming season. Before putting your personal boat or watercraft in...
More and more Canadians are turning to home-based businesses and so-called "side hustles" for some extra income. Some examples of these home-based operations include: starting an ecommerce...
As autumn turns to winter and the temperatures drop, the risk of icy and snowy conditions returns to Waterloo Region. With the wintry weather comes the responsibility of homeowners and...
Did you know the number one cause for home fires is related to unattended cooking? Whether it’s an unattended oven, stovetop, or barbeque, with busy lives and household distractions it is...
This article is Part Two of our New Blog Series on protecting your property from natural threats. Be sure to check back to the Staebler Blog for future articles to help protect your home....
Residents in Waterloo Region have different rules for backyard fires depending on the city or township they live in. The regulations range from no permit needed to requiring a permit to...
Opening the door to an unknown person can be unnerving. It becomes even more uncomfortable when the stranger on the other side begins the interaction with high pressure sales tactics like...
