Staebler Blog
Staebler’s Charities of the Year
2019 was a banner year for Staebler’s Charity and Community Committee. This team of 12 was very busy managing a committee-directed budget, raising additional funds, and making the...
Our Top Winter Driving Tips
Winter officially begins on December 21 but Mother Nature has already brought its familiar friends of road closures, ice slicks, and blinding flurries. Driving in the winter is never fun,...
Make Fire Safety a Priority this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and rest. Unfortunately, they’re also a time for accidents, injuries, and fire hazards. While you’re enjoying the holiday season, make sure...
Just get yourself a Snow Blower
As a general rule I tend to avoid convenience products: Anything that seems to promise a little too much or claim to be a bit too handy I end up sneering at. I don’t know why I’m like...
The best policy when it comes to your driving history
A lot of advertising in the auto insurance business focuses on rewarding drivers for their excellent driving record. The logic goes if you’ve been a responsible, dependable driver for...
Are you Aware of These Four Home Fire Hazards?
We all know the major do’s and don’ts when it comes to fire safety around the home: Do know where your fire extinguisher is, don’t leave the stove unattended. Do keep space heaters clear...
Digital Pink Slips Give You Another Option
When the Ontario government announced earlier in September that the digital pink slip is an acceptable proof of insurance, we jumped on the opportunity to give our clients another option....
Our Summertime Patio Picks
Some say this is the most wonderful time of the year: Patio season in Canada. We know, it's a short season and we're running out of nice, warm summer days to enjoy them. But that's not...
Not getting enough done at work? You may need to take more breaks
There is nothing quite as defeating as ending a long day tired, worn out, and unsure of what you accomplished. If you’re putting in long hours and trying your best but struggle to point to...
Caring for Aging Parents
Aging is a funny thing: As children, our parents think of nothing but ways to help keep us safe and protect us. But, as our parents get older, start slowing down, and start dealing with...
How to Insure your Backyard Wedding
There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning a wedding — especially when you’re hosting it yourself. From choosing the right chair rental service to helping your guests find overnight...
Night Driving: How to Drive Safely in the Dark
Do you get nervous when driving at night? Does it stress you out to have to fight off the glare of oncoming cars or tailgaters with their high beams on? Do you feel less in control of...
Stop the Spread! How to Sanitize your Home When Someone is Sick
So the day got off to a bad start when your youngest threw up in her breakfast. In the afternoon, you got a call from school and had to pick up your oldest from school. Tonight, your...
How to tackle Summer Repairs around Home
As we finally roll into the warmer months, it’s time to get the home into order. After a long winter and cool, rainy spring, you’ll want to make sure everything in your home is ship shape...
When did you Review your Auto Policy?
A lot of people take a "if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach to their car insurance. They sat down a few years ago, did the leg work, secured a policy they were happy with, and are...
The Dangers of Online Gaming (Part Two)
Last week we looked at some of the most common dangers your child may face while playing games online. Today, we’re going to look at the broader picture and identify a few gaming related...
The Dangers of Online Gaming (Part One)
This is Part One of a Two Part Series on the Dangers of Online Gaming Video games are the single most popular entertainment medium in the world. For parents today, the question isn’t "do...
TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up
[Originally posted to TruckNews.com via TTSAO] Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa...
How Hot Can Your Car Get This Summer?
It may not feel like it right now but the hot summer temperatures are coming. This video illustrates how quickly a car can heat up and become a deadly environment for children, pets, and...
Victoria Day is Here; A Great time to Re-open the Seasonal Property!
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...
Closed Front Entrance to Staebler
For two business days construction of new accessible doors is ongoing at the front entrance of Staebler Place. As a result the front entrance is closed. If you’re visiting our office you...