Winter is coming and there’s nothing you can do but prepare!

Halloween is behind us - you know what that means. Candy is on sale and holiday decorations are already popping up in department stores and dollar stores. Winter is coming, and in the eyes of the retail world, winter is here.

For all of November, we will be focusing on how to prepare your home for the winter from a variety of different perspectives. We’ll be exploring interior design trends for the winter, home maintenance tips, renovations, DIY projects, and of course, we’ll start looking forward to the holidays.

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Southern Ontario will see snow showers and mild flurries no later than a week into November. There is going to be a mixture of snow and rain throughout the month, making for dangerous driving conditions and the combination of precipitation and wind will definitely take a toll on some homes.

The Almanac also says that Southern Ontario will have a colder than normal winter with above average amounts of precipitation. The coldest periods will be in January and February, while the snowiest will be December, early January, and mid February. This is why it’s so important to prepare for the winter throughout November.

In addition to sharing helpful tips on how to keep your home in good condition, we will also feature a few safety tips for the winter, as well as environmentally friendly ways to battle the cold and ice. For example, did you know that beet juice is actually a great alternative to salt when it comes to melting and preventing ice from forming?

Winter is coming and there’s nothing you can do about it but prepare! Stay tuned - we will have many special features popping up over the next few weeks that will help you and your home get through our traditionally harsh winter.

And if you’re looking to buy a new home this winter, there are still plenty of openings coming soon!