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Top tips for preparing your household for fall and winter

As winter approaches, it's time to prepare your home and yourself for the colder months ahead.

From safeguarding your property against icy temperatures to revamping your living spaces, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on winterizing your home, enhancing your interior décor, and gearing up with the right equipment for outdoor activities.

Discover exclusive savings and essential tips, ensuring a seamless transition into the winter season.

Prep your home and yard

Cleaning leaves in the yard

Prepare for winter by safeguarding your outdoor furniture from icy temperatures and storing summer gear like kayaks and camping supplies in a PODS container, freeing up space for winter items. CAA Members can enjoy up to 10% savings on storage fees at select PODS Storage Centres.

Get your home winter-ready by cleaning gutters, draining sprinklers, insulating pipes, sealing drafts, and checking doors and windows for leaks before the cold sets in. Also, remember to clean your fireplace and chimney and replace the furnace filter for improved heating efficiency and reduced strain.

To maintain plant health, carefully check for fragile branches prone to storm damage or breakage under heavy snow. Additionally, mulching will insulate flower beds to preserve moisture and protect roots. Trim grass and perennials to promote spring growth and ensure root health. Wrap trees and shrubs in burlap to shield them from frost and wind damage.

You can get all the supplies you need from Rona. CAA Members earn 2% back in CAA Dollars when shopping online through the CAA Rewards Portal.

If you need help with home repairs and services, CAA Members can save up to $100 with Fixvi booked through the Fixvi mobile app.

Renew your space

Painting the wall

As the colder months draw us indoors, seize the chance to rejuvenate your living space with a fresh coat of paint. Painting offers an affordable means to revamp your home, and Dulux Paints boasts a vast array of colours to suit any room. CAA Members can enjoy savings of 25% and earn 3% in CAA Dollars, with an additional 10% off accessories.

While in the groove, consider adding warmth and seasonal flair by exploring new fall and winter decor and lighting options from Bouclair. CAA Members receive an extra 5% discount on in-store and online purchases*.

Take your home transformation a step further by indulging in new bed sheets for cozy nights ahead. Alternatively, elevate your dining experience with fresh dishware, placemats, and table runners as the holiday season approaches. Simons presents a collection of cutting-edge pieces to suit your taste. CAA Members can earn 4% in CAA Dollars on purchases made through the CAA Rewards Portal.

Gear Up

A group of skiers at the top of the ski hill

Embrace the excitement of the season with a range of sports and activities. Find the perfect gear at Altitude Sports, offering everything from winter apparel to skis and snowshoes. CAA Members can earn 4% back in CAA Dollars through the CAA Rewards portal.

Looking for hockey gear, skates, sleds, or snow hiking equipment? Decathalon has you covered, with CAA Members earning 8% back in CAA Dollars online.

If winter fashion is your focus and you're searching for a new coat, check out Moose Knuckles and earn 5% back in CAA Dollars when shopping online through the CAA Rewards portal.

_{*Offer cannot be combined with any liquidation sales.}