Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape This Winter 2025 Edition

Monday Dec 01st, 2025

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Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape This Winter

A Helpful Guide from Charissa Realty

 

Winter in Canada can be beautiful, but it can also be tough on your home.
Whether you rent, own, or are new to the Canadian climate, taking a few simple steps now can protect your home, reduce expenses, and keep your space warm and comfortable all season long.

Here are practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you keep your home in top shape this winter.

🔥 1. Protect Your Pipes from Freezing

Frozen pipes can burst and cause serious damage.
To avoid this:

  • Keep your heat at least 18–20°C, even when you're away.

  • Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air circulate.

  • Disconnect outdoor hoses and shut off exterior water taps.

🌡 2. Seal Doors and Windows to Keep Warm Air In

Drafty windows can increase your heating bill and make your home harder to warm.
Try:

  • Weatherstripping (simple peel-and-stick)

  • Door draft stoppers

  • Heavy curtains to block cold air
    These small fixes make a big difference.

🧹 3. Replace or Clean Your Furnace Filter

A clean filter helps your heating system run efficiently.

  • Check it monthly, especially in winter.

  • Replace it every 60–90 days, or sooner if it looks dirty.

This keeps your home warmer and lowers your energy bill.

🕯 4. Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

With heaters, fireplaces, and candles used more often in winter, safety is essential.

  • Test detectors monthly.

  • Replace batteries every 6 months.

  • Make sure you have a CO detector if you use gas appliances.

❄️ 5. Keep Walkways and Driveways Clear

For safety — yours and your visitors’:

  • Shovel snow regularly

  • Spread salt or sand to prevent slipping

  • Keep building entrances or porch steps dry

Landlords handle this for many rental units, but if you're responsible, stay ahead of snowstorms.

🪟 6. Use Natural Light for Extra Warmth

Open your curtains during the day to let sunlight warm your space naturally.
At night, close them to retain heat.

🧺 7. Deep Clean Vents and Radiators

Dust buildup can reduce heat flow.

  • Vacuum vents

  • Clean around radiators

  • Make sure furniture isn’t blocking heat sources

This improves warmth and air quality.

🪵 8. If You Use a Fireplace — Maintain It Carefully

For wood-burning fireplaces:

  • Clean the chimney annually

  • Keep flammable items away from the hearth

For electric or gas fireplaces:

  • Inspect switches, vents, and panels

  • Keep the area clutter-free

🧦 9. Add Cozy Layers to Help Lower Heating Costs

Winter doesn’t have to mean high bills.
Use:

  • Rugs

  • Throws

  • Thermal curtains

  • Door seals

These keep heat in and make your home feel warm and inviting.

🕊 10. Don’t Forget Your Mental Space

Winter can feel long — keep your home bright, warm, and comforting.
Consider:

  • Warm lighting

  • Soft blankets

  • Indoor plants

  • Scented candles (safely)

Your home should feel like a refuge.

Final Thoughts

A few small steps now can save money, reduce stress, and make your home feel even more comfortable throughout the winter season.

Whether you’re new to Canada or have lived here for years, Charissa Realty is here to support you with helpful tips, trusted guidance, and a warm community that feels like home.

If you ever need advice about your home; renting, buying, or maintaining, we're only a message away.

With love, 

Sade.

Charissa Realty

 

 

 

 

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