"Any water (or other liquid) left in an unheated home will almost certainly freeze and often burst the pipes or containers holding it. That means an inconvenient and often expensive mess for the owners to deal with when spring arrives. To avoid this, the home's water main should be shut off, and all the water must be drained. Then, all supply pipes and drains should be blown out with an air compressor."
"Outside, Harrison recommends looking for dead or weak tree branches overhanging the house that could break and fall on the roof in a snow, ice, or wind storm and remove them. She said if a home has rain gutters, they should be cleaned so they function properly. Outdoor furniture, kayaks, and grills should be protected as well because they can become a projectile in a storm."
Seasonal cottages often remain unheated during winter, making water and plumbing the primary concern. Any liquid left inside can freeze and burst pipes or containers, producing costly spring damage. Homeowners should shut off the water main, drain all water, and blow out supply pipes and drains with an air compressor. Water heaters, irrigation systems, outdoor showers, and unused heating systems should be drained, and outdoor hoses disconnected and drained. Remove weak or dead branches, clean gutters, and secure outdoor furniture, kayaks, and grills. Inside, remove food, unplug and prop refrigerators, and seal openings against rodents.
Read at Boston.com
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