12 Seasons of Property Management

Your Month-by-Month Guide to Keeping Your Home Safe, Comfortable, and Well-Maintained

Monthly Tips and Tricks

📅 12 Months of Newsletters

  • January

    Kick off the year with proactive maintenance, winter-proofing for single-family and condo units, and key reminders about inspections, heat requirements, and emergency protocols.

  • February

    This month’s guide explains how to manage winter moisture, stop foggy windows, improve airflow, and prevent small cold-weather issues from becoming costly damage in your home.

  • March

    Shelterly presents simple ways tenants can freshen up their homes, check for winter damage, change HVAC settings, and spot early signs of leaks or drafts before spring rains arrive.

  • April

    A practical guide on keeping kitchens clean, storing food properly, reducing entry points, and when to report pests quickly so treatments work faster.

  • May

    We explain how to help your AC run efficiently, clean filters, reduce strain during heat waves, and what to do if you notice weak airflow or unusual sounds.

  • June

    Friendly reminders about safe balcony use, what you should not store outside, summer fire safety, and how to avoid false fire-alarm issues.

  • July

    Tenants learn how to take care of appliances (dishwasher, laundry units, stove), clean filters properly, and reduce hydro use during peak summer.

  • August

    Humidity is high this month — we focus on keeping surfaces dry, preventing soft flooring damage, cleaning bathroom fans, and recognizing moisture problems early.

  • September

    How tenants can prep for colder weather, clear vents, reduce drafts, and test thermostats so the home transitions smoothly into heating season.

  • October

    A simple “good habits” guide: running fans, spacing furniture, drying towels, and reporting leaks early — the small routines that prevent big issues.

  • November

    Holiday cooking, fire safety, outlet overload prevention, winterizing balconies, and how to keep things running smoothly as temperatures drop.

  • December

    Tips for keeping the unit warm, what to do if you travel, how to keep pipes safe, and how to report emergency issues during holiday hours.

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