General Cottage Q&A: Closing up tips for seasonal cottages By Cottage Life Published: November 17, 2020 Updated: June 18, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Come fall, you are likely preparing to close up the cottage. It can be daunting to do on your own and there are crucial tasks you don’t want to forget. Take note of these five closing up tips from Cottage Life editor Michelle Kelly to save yourself from unwanted surprises in the spring. Here are other helpful articles for preparing your cottage for winter. Cottage Q&A: Storing wool blankets Do I need to worry about snow load on my cabin roof? Related Story 3 steps to prep your boat engines for winter—the right way