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House guide

Info and checklists

What to know when you arrive, what to finish before you leave, and who to call.

Network: Shelter C Farm

Password: Zootybell

Google TV, not a Chromecast. Turn it on. YouTube TV and ESPN should already have Daniel's info. Feel free to log into any apps.

If it asks for a PIN, text Daniel. It usually doesn't.

Two smart thermostats: downstairs hallway and top of stairs. Feel free to change the temperature. Please don't go too cold in the summer or too hot in the winter.

Gas: Refill if low. A spare may be in the shed.

Charcoal: Empty the ashes into a bucket, then dump them over the fence or in the garbage.

Hanging heater: The small black remote is on the mantle. Put it back when you are done.

Mushroom heater: Turn on the valve that comes up from the deck, set it to pilot and hold, push the ignitor, then adjust the heat. When you are finished, turn the valve off, put the heater back, and coil the hose.

Use anything in the house. Replace what you finish, including toilet paper, paper towels, and drinks. Extra paper towels and toilet paper are in the closet under the stairs.

If the pilot is already on, turn the knob in the fireplace box to on and the fire should start.

If the pilot is off, quarter-turn the valve in and hold it down. Light the pilot with a lighter and hold for about 20 seconds so the thermocouple recognizes it. Release, then turn it on as usual.

If you light the pilot, turn it back off when you leave.

Empty all trash cans, replace the liners, and put the bags in the driveway container with the lid closed. That keeps the varmints out.

Set them to Heat 62° in cold months or Cool 80° in warm months. In mixed weather, use Heat.

If you forget to change them when you leave, let Dan or Daniel know so they can adjust them remotely.

Dry Swiffer or dust mop. Supplies are in the laundry room and the utility closet. For wet cleaning, use Bona only. No Pine-Sol.

Wash and replace the bed linens. If you take linens home to wash, put a new set of sheets on so the next person arrives to a ready bed. Used towels can be washed on-site or taken home.

Store the cushions inside, turn off the fan and the heater, turn the propane tank off, and sweep or hose as needed.

Remove hair and debris from the shower, spray daily cleaner, wipe the counters, and clean the toilets with the wand.

Wash and put away the dishes, wipe the counters and tables, throw out spoiled food, and turn off the under-cabinet lights.

Don't leave the dishwasher running when you leave. It can cause mold.