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As the outdoor tasks conclude, the focus shifts to prepping the homestead for upcoming cold temperatures. The owner drains garden hoses, prepares the well house, and plans to install a heater needed to combat the expected overnight lows of 23°F, dropping even further to around 20°F. They express concern about the structural integrity of the well house, noting it's in need of rebuilding, and frequently check on critical equipment like the well pump and pressure tank. The fear of critters, especially snakes, sneaking into the well house during the fall, prompts them to open the hatch carefully and turn on the light temporarily.