Living by the coast comes with its own set of maintenance challenges.

Beyond the basics of home ownership - maintaining all appliances, the interior, and the exterior, 

you will need to consider some items specific to coastal communities such as Provincetown that might not apply to your home maintenance routine at your primary home.

Here are a few ways to plan ahead during cold temperatures and heavy storms:

• Secure and winterize your property during off-season if you aren’t renting and won’t be there at all

• Turn off and drain external spigots and showers

• Look for foundation cracks and spots where ground water or ocean water can enter your home

• Install smart tech - thermostats, water sensors, cameras, etc. - to monitor from afar

• Watch the tide schedule - high tides during and after storms can cause flooding damage

• Keep interior temperatures to 55 degrees or above.

• Secure outside objects that could become projectiles during storms.

• Check your sump pumps and set up backup battery pumps in case you’re in a low-lying area and the power goes out (which is not uncommon during Provincetown storms).

Be sure to build an updated list of contractors - plumber, electrician, lawn care, pool / hot tub care, cleaner, handyman, appliance repair, snow removal, spring / fall cleanups, and general help.

Or, just contact Prideaway Stays, and tap into our network of vetted local professionals!