<as developed by SDL and Jay, additions and changes welcome>
Opening (after danger of deep freeze)
GOAL = clean surfaces, activate water and kitchen, empty storage areas, open and air OSPP!
- De-poop shelves, fridge, floor....
- Kitchen items in totes in g'ma's bedroom;
- Remove plywood from porch windows (keep in sequence), stow under porch;
- Empty porch of outdoor items;
- Water system: replace plugs, close drains and seal unions (under toilet). Throw pump breaker, look for leaks. Close upstairs faucets, outdoor hose-bib, check for leaks.
- Run water from upstairs faucet until clear and continuous;
- Open hot water faucet until clear (no air), throw HW breaker;
- Hoses are in basement or on screen porch, connect and stretch to garden;
- Weed, turn, plant and love the garden!
Closing (typically after Columbus W/E)
GOAL = remove all mouse fodder, drain water in pipes, clear all surfaces and seal cabin.
- Sort kitchen into Home / compost / recycle / store categories (clear the shelves);
- Pack totes (found in loft or basement) with non-perishables, spices, dishes, glasses, etc... place in G'ma's bedroom;
- All outdoors furniture, tools, tarps, rugs.... onto screen porch;
- detach, drain & coil hoses;
- Plywood porch windows (in sequence from front deck to rear door);
- Removed window screens, replace sticks (locks);
>>>WATER SYSTEMS<<<
- Turn off all double breakers, run water until it is gone. Open hose bib outside cabin;
- Open HW heater drain, pressure tank drain, pull plugs before pressure tank and loosen unions under toilet;
- Plunge water from toilet and traps, antifreeze (glycol) tank / bowl / shower and sinks;
- Prop-open refrig / freezer doors;
- Throw all breakers EXCEPT the one for the basement lights;
- Throw breaker at power pole;
- wish HER well and update log;
- Lock doors and replace keys;
-Take all garbage / recycling / BS with you......
-Garden bonus: compost plant material, weed & turn deeply.