[Island Girl]

Make the beds with clean sheets and blankets, wrap tight with plastic. Put pillows and bedspreads into ex large contractor trash bags. Twist end andclose tight with string or tape. Drape plastic over upholstered furniture.

Critters will not get into the bedding. Unless you already have a musty camp, the bedding will be nice and fresh in the spring. Keep extra bedding in plastic bags closed tight. Since the beds are made, one less thing to do the first night!

I wrap my dishes in clear plastic bags... One bag for all the plates, etc. then they are put back in the cabinets. Pots and pans, food that will keep, spices, etc. all go into large runner aid tubs with tight lids. I leave a gallon and some bottles of water in the sink in case I forget water in the spring.

Since we are on an island, I stock up on paper towels, toilet paper, etc. in the fall so I don't have to remember it in the spring. Take home anything that freezing will ruin.

Dryer sheets did not work for me. A couple of Decon things work well. Cat controls the critters during season! Yes, I remove the Decon first. I might try that electronic thing...

Good luck with your new home.

IG