🔑 Opening Up the Cabin

✏️ DRAFT checklist – family to customize. Bracketed items need real cabin details.

1. Check road/driveway conditions before heading up [notes on access]
2. Unlock the cabin [where the key/code is]
3. Walk around outside for damage, fallen limbs, or animal signs
4. Open windows/blinds to air out the cabin
5. Turn on main power at [breaker panel location]
6. Turn on water & gas (see section below)
7. Check for leaks under sinks and around [water heater location]
8. Test smoke & CO detectors; replace batteries if needed
9. Stock supplies: [list of items to bring]

❄️ Winterizing

✏️ DRAFT checklist – family to customize. Bracketed items need real cabin details.

1. Set thermostat to [minimum temp] or follow shut-down plan
2. Shut off main water at [main valve location]
3. Drain pipes by opening faucets [drain valve locations]
4. Drain water heater [steps / location]
5. Add RV antifreeze to drains & toilets [if the family does this]
6. Empty fridge, prop doors open, [unplug or leave on?]
7. Remove food & trash to discourage critters
8. Lock windows/doors; leave key at [location]
9. Note anything needing repair on the family list

🚰 Turning On Water & Gas

✏️ DRAFT checklist – family to customize. Bracketed items need real cabin details.

1. Close any open faucets and drain valves [locations]
2. Slowly open main water valve at [location]
3. Let air bleed out of faucets one at a time
4. Check for leaks
5. Open gas at [propane tank / meter location]
6. Relight pilots per manufacturer instructions [appliance list]
7. Turn water heater on [steps]
8. If you smell gas: leave, don't use switches, call [gas company number]

🌡️ Using AC & Heat

✏️ DRAFT checklist – family to customize. Bracketed items need real cabin details.

1. Thermostat is located at [location]; model [model]
2. Heat: set mode to HEAT and choose [preferred temp]
3. AC: set mode to COOL, close windows
4. Fireplace/stove instructions [if applicable]
5. Filter located at [location]; replace every [interval]
6. Before leaving: set to [away setting]

🥾 Things To Do

Resort fun, lakes, trails, the shooting range, food, gas and the hospital, all with directions: See Things To Do →

📅 Cabin Calendar