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Fall Cottage Closing Clean-Out Guide

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Closing up your cottage for winter? Fall is an excellent time to remove unwanted items before winter sets in. Here's how to plan your end-of-season cottage clean-out.

Benefits of Fall Clean-Outs

Fall clean-outs offer several advantages: Roads are still accessible before snow, you have all season to identify what's no longer needed, less items means less worry about mice and critters, and you'll open to a clutter-free cottage next spring.

What to Clear Before Closing

Consider removing: Broken outdoor furniture that won't survive another winter, old water toys and sports equipment, items that attract pests (food, cardboard, fabric), anything you didn't use all season, and old mattresses or upholstered furniture.

Fall Closing Timeline

September and October offer the best conditions for fall clean-outs. Schedule your junk removal before you winterize water systems and before seasonal roads become challenging. We recommend booking at least a week in advance during fall closing season.

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