Getting the cottage ready for a summer of fun! - 05/15/11 11:40 PM
Lets make our summer place as carefree as possible by hitting the maintenance or potential maintenance items right out of the box.
Start by making a few 'phone calls.
If you use fuel for cooking and/or heating call the provider and have them check fuel levels so that when you arrive there will be fuel.
Call your local electricity provider and have the power reconnected.
Make sure your "guy" has de-winterized the plumbing system and don't forget to have the septic checked and pumped, if needed, before the crowd arrives.
Depending on your families view of what constitutes cottage life you … (7 comments)

Deck Check, 10 minutes to a safer Summer - 05/03/11 11:13 PM
Decks provide a great place to relax during warmer months, and will last for years if not decades, but do have a few requirements to help assure your family's safety. Remember to inspect each of the following at the start of warmer weather so that nothing interferes with the sun and fun.
1) Look for cracks, holes or signs of decay. Probe places where water might accumulate such as depressions and cracks. Holes may indicate insects are setting up home. Check with your local pest control expert.
2) The ledger board (the board attached to the house that supports the ends … (4 comments)

 
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