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Closing up the cottage: Open or closed shades?

Jan Vertefeuille

4 years ago

Hi, I'm getting ready to close up my cottage for the winter; we drain the pipes and shut off the heat. Our little place is on the water in Atlantic Canada, so a cold, windy climate, but it's east-facing so gets morning sun through a big picture window. Question: Do I leave the shades/blinds open or closed? Open means it would stay a little warmer, closed means the hardwood floors are less likely to get sun bleached in funny patterns around the furniture.

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beesneeds
4 years ago
I would leave the shades closed.
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HU-583819518
4 years ago
We don't close up our camp for the winter, but when we leave we close the blinds and draw the drapes to keep it warmer. Although it is rare there has been instances of break-ins in camps that are closed up for the winter. Keeping the blinds closed would keep eyes from looking in to see what is worth stealing. Also one or two lamps on a timer wouldn't hurt and wouldn't cost that much in electricity.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
I agree closed and the timer for lighting is a great idea.
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Sorell Interiors
4 years ago
I definitely agree with the comments above.
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