Even if this is your first or tenth winter having a cottage, below are some helpful tips to keep in mind when closing your cottage for the winter:

1. Inspect your septic tank - follow the manufacturer’s service recommendations and timelines.
2. Keep the sump pump pumping.
3. Turn off exterior faucets and drain your pipes – Turn off the water supply and drain the pipes to prevent freezing/pipe bursting.
4. Clean the gutter and add gutter guards
5. Inspect the roof and repair loose shingle
6. Keep pesky pests outdoors – Check for openings for small animals
7. Unplug major appliances – Keep in mind that turning off your entire power supply could cause your sump pump, exterior lighting and alarm system to stop working
8. Turn heat down (or off) – Consider setting your thermostat to 10◦C to prevent frost build-up
9. Get rid of fire hazards – Loose paper products (books & newspaper), old rags, chemicals and other items that could easily catch on fire.
10. Clean out the fridge and cupboards

Check out Episode 20 - Closing the cottage for the winter 

below from my Find Out What You Don’t Know Series.

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