Ice Damning: Prevention is the Key to Saving Money and Protecting your Home or Business

Water Safety for Boating Season in Ontario

May 18, 2021 | Home Insurance, Safety, Staebler Insurance

It’s almost time to make waves again! The short wake of boating season typically begins in May and goes until September when the water temperatures dip too low to bear. Many recreational boaters in southern Ontario get started around Victoria Day long weekend (May...

Spring Flooding and Water Concerns in Waterloo Region

Mar 30, 2021 | Environment, Home Insurance, Water Damage

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 "spring” weather is unpredictable: It can quickly turn around and return with a...

Stay Alert for these Pandemic-Related Schemes seen in Kitchener-Waterloo

Feb 11, 2021 | Home Insurance, Safety, Security

During these strange times of increased isolation and use of digital communication technologies, there’s increased activity of cyber threats to watch out for. We’ve put together some of the top phishing schemes and personal security concerns throughout Waterloo...

Protect Yourself: Online Holiday Shopping Safety

Dec 2, 2020 | Home Insurance, Safety, Security

There are many types of fraud schemes, with new ones invented every day! The holiday season typically brings with it an increase in purchases and financial transactions, which provides a great opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. ...

Don’t Let Patio Season End: Heat Options for the Outdoors

Nov 16, 2020 | Home Insurance, Safety

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 going to need to rely on outdoor dining to stay in business, while individuals are...

BBQ Tips and Safety for Grilling Season

Jul 21, 2020 | Home Insurance, Safety

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 with most of us spending more time at home and cooking for ourselves, there are...

Flying your Drone on the Right Side of the Law

Jun 4, 2020 | Home Insurance, Safety

When I was young, RC planes were the pinnacle of the toy world. What could be cooler than a model airplane that could actually take off and pull cool loops and barrel rolls through the sky (or at least until you managed to stick it in a tree)? It turns out we all had...

How To Adjust To Working From Home

Mar 24, 2020 | Business, COVID19, Home Insurance, Staebler Insurance

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 suddenly finding themselves being asked to work from home for the first time in...

Local Flood Warnings Have Begun

Mar 11, 2020 | Environment, Home Insurance, Safety, Water Damage

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 warnings for Ayr, New Hamburg, and Drayton near the Conestogo River. If you live near...

Tips For Re-opening Your Seasonal Cottage or Trailer

Mar 4, 2020 | Home Insurance, Safety, Security, Water Damage

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 chores at the cottage or trailer begin. While this always seems like a...

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