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Cottage Q&A: Closing up tips for seasonal cottages

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.

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