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...
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Kitchener Fire Department’s Home Safety Reminders
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...
Protect Your Property: High Winds
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....
Updated Backyard Fire Rules in Waterloo Region
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...
Be Aware of Ontario-based Door-to-Door Scams
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...
Protect Your Property: Flooding
This article is Part One 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....
How to Save on Your Home Insurance
Everyday costs continue to rise in Waterloo Region and Ontario, making consumers eager to find savings in their household budget. As a local, independent insurance broker, we’re always...
What Changes Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Broker?
Your insurance coverage is unique to you and policies are tailored to each person or item (i.e. your policy will be different than your neighbour’s, even if you drive the same car). READ...
Five Insurance Related Resolutions for the New Year
Here are five smart insurance related resolutions to begin 2023.
Security for Your Home & Business this Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, our focus shifts to decorating, shopping, festivities, baking, and possibly travel. To help keep the holidays cheerful and safe, we bring you some...
Roofing Considerations to Keep Your Property Safe
The roof over our heads is one of the most important pieces of construction, but we don’t really think of its importance before something critical happens. Pre-planning and preventative...
Backyard Fire Rules & Safety Regulations in Waterloo Region
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather with friends and family. While fires can be great for socializing and enjoying the outdoors, they do come with inherent risks....
What I Learned After a Water Claim in My Basement
Special guest blog by Yolande Charest, VP, Finance at Staebler Insurance It was early spring of 2020 when my sump pump started making a very loud noise and I could smell burning oil. At...
How to get rid of Gypsy Moths in Kitchener and Waterloo Region?
The European gypsy moth caterpillar, an invasive pest, has seen its population rise in Waterloo Region this summer and residents are wondering what they can do to stop the damage they...
Spring Flooding and Water Concerns in Waterloo Region
Early spring in Southern Ontario has begun with some spectacularly warm and sunny days. The melt of snow and ice seemed to come and go without much concern. But as we all know, Canadian...
Don’t Let Patio Season End: Heat Options for the Outdoors
In Canada, patio season is a rite of spring. Unfortunately when our fall season hits, it usually signals the end of those patios – but this year is different. Bars and restaurants are...
BBQ Tips and Safety for Grilling Season
BBQ TIPS AND SAFETY FOR GRILLING SEASON It has been an outstanding start to summer, with hot and dry weather. It's been a great motivator to get outside and use the backyard barbecue. And...
How To Adjust To Working From Home
With the escalating threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and a State of Emergency declared in Ontario, non-essential businesses are shutting their doors to the public. And many Ontarians are...
Local Flood Warnings Have Begun
With rapidly rising temperatures and rainy pre-spring weather, flood warnings will become more and more frequent. This week the Grand River Conservation Authority issued official...
Tips For Re-opening Your Seasonal Cottage or Trailer
From the Staebler Blog archive: This post originally appeared in May, 2019. The long wait is finally over: It’s time to open up your getaway property. As the warmer weather settles in, the...