How to prepare for winter and save
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The cooler temperatures and shorter days indicate that winter is just around the corner. Since we don’t have the option to slip into hibernation, here are a few helpful tips on how to prepare for the colder months ahead.
Winter-proofing your home and property
Whatever your opinion is on winter, the frigid temperatures and snow can be hard on our houses. Cold leaks are major headaches during this time of the year, making your house less comfortable and durable, and driving up heating costs. Applying weatherstripping to doors and windows is a simple and cost-effective way to prevent cold leaks that will prove beneficial in all seasons.
Furnaces are our main defence against the winter cold; we can’t afford for them to go down or malfunction. Regularly replacing your furnace filter helps with durability and prevents airflow blocks. It also helps improve the air quality inside your house.
Icy and snow-covered driveways are a pain during winter, not to mention safety hazards. Now is the time to make sure you have the proper tools to clear high-traffic areas around your house—shovels, ice-melting salt, and sand.
Clearing fallen leaves off your lawn before winter hits helps your grass bounce back in the spring and prevents the buildup of worrisome pests and diseases, including brown patches and snow mould. If left untouched, fallen leaves form a barrier under the snow that prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching the root system of your grass. Don’t wait until it’s too late to pull out your rake and start clearing those leaves.
Beautifying your space
Even avid snow lovers acknowledge that winter means spending more time at home. So, there’s no better time than now to spruce up your space for the cold months ahead.
Need a pop of fresh colour? CAA Members save 25% and earn 3% in CAA Dollars on every Dulux Paints purchase.
As temperatures get chilly outdoors, it’s only natural to want to bring more warmth into your house. At Bouclair, you can pick up cozy blankets and pillows, and brighten up your place with stylish floor and table lamps. CAA Members get 5% off all purchases.
Your bedroom should be your warm and comfortable oasis during this time of year. So why not use this opportunity to reimagine it? Buy fashionable and functional new sheets and comforters at Simons and get 4% in CAA Dollars.
Staying busy
There’s plenty to do—both indoors and outdoors—to keep you busy during the cold months ahead.
Reclaim the outdoors this winter with comfortable and durable coats, hats, gloves and more. CAA Members get 4% in CAA Dollars at Altitude Sports and Members also save 10% when shopping in-store or online at Thunder Bay’s Gear Up for Outdoors.
Don’t let winter take you by surprise. Get prepared for the cold months ahead and use your CAA Membership to score great deals.
