Probably the best advice is to avoid rapid indoor temperature fluctuations. These occur without us realizing it, especially in autumn as cold fronts blow in. Avoid placing plants near air conditioning and heating vents. These are particularly hazardous to your plant's health in the winter when the heater kicks on and quickly increases the temperature around that plant, but also dries out the foliage due to the warm air movement. Ficus trees often suddenly drop their leaves when this happens.
Winter also holds another potential problem drafts.
Plants that are kept inside during the winter months enjoy a warm environment. If a plant is located close to a frequently used door or a cracked window, temperatures rapidly fluctuate every time the door opens. Such positioning may or may not be detrimental to plant health depending on species. Window sills pose another problems due to heat buildup on sunny days and cold pockets on cold winter days. Be aware of the temperature in this microclimate and choose hardy plants that tolerate these changing conditions.