{"id":10312,"date":"2024-11-26T08:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=10312"},"modified":"2024-11-26T11:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T17:15:13","slug":"a-checklist-for-closing-up-your-lake-cabin-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/a-checklist-for-closing-up-your-lake-cabin-for-winter","title":{"rendered":"A Checklist for Closing up Your Lake Cabin for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Article written by LakeHomes.com intern Sarah Wright<\/em>. Originally published on November 20, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10314\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4963235294117647;width:727px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sweden-853150_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkarbooking.com\/sweden-853150_1920-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"NKAR Booking (opens in a new tab)\">NKAR Booking<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, it&#8217;s approaching that period of the year when preparations are needed to ensure your lake home is sealed and well-maintained for during the off-season. Taking proactive steps can be a time- and cost-saving measure as winter approaches and temperatures drop. Lake property owners who plan to leave their homes unattended during the off-season, make sure to complete all the tasks on this checklist before securing your lake cabin for winter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-interior\">The Interior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-mclean-F5G4YTN5uEQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@introspectivedsgn?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erik Mclean<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/white-refrigerator-with-assorted-items-F5G4YTN5uEQ?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the inside of your lake home, there are a number of tasks to complete. Most are obvious, whereas some are often overlooked but are nevertheless crucial for ensuring your home&#8217;s safety during the off-season. Here is a list for your home&#8217;s interiors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off your water heater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw away all perishables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug all of your appliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your fireplace\u2014make sure there are no places where animals can find an entry or where cold air can enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposed pipes can become frozen; be sure to insulate pipes in unheated parts of the house and open cabinets to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your thermostat at 55 degrees Fahrenheit for both day and night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover your furniture to prevent sun damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure all windows and doors are completely closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-exterior\">The Exterior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/robin-jonathan-deutsch-pDVv7WUbL7g-unsplash-2048x1335.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@rodeutsch?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Jonathan Deutsch<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/brown-wooden-bench-covered-with-snow-pDVv7WUbL7g?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your lake cabin&#8217;s exterior is primed and ready for the cold and harsh winter elements, make sure these important items are marked off your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outdoor equipment and furniture should be brought indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mow the lawn on your last visit during the summertime; winterize the lawnmower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the outside breakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your gutters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seal any outside air leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/how-to-prepare-the-pipes-at-your-lake-home-for-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare your exterior pipes<\/a> to prevent them from freezing and bursting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure no tree limbs are hanging over your house that could potentially fall and damage it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on prepping your property for the off-season, check out Lake Homes Realty CEO Glenn S. Phillips\u2019 tips for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/dont-forget-winterize-lake-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winterizing your lake home<\/a>.&nbsp;<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"_form_185\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.activehosted.com\/f\/embed.php?id=185\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready to close up your lake cabin for winter? 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