There are a number of things that can be done. You've likely heard of the recommendation to leave your faucets dripping whenever temperatures drop into the danger zone. This is a really helpful trick, as any movement through the pipes, even just a trickle, will help stop the water from freezing and expanding in your pipes.
But if you want peace of mind, you've got to step things up a bit. And this easy hack will help. It is recommended by the Red Cross as a way to prevent a frozen disaster! And it takes just two steps:
1. Make sure that you set your thermostat high enough to keep the interior of your home warm. The best bet would be to set it to no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Open any cabinets covering pipes, particularly those running to your kitchen and bathroom faucets.
3. Do this any time you won't be using the pipes for a while, such as overnight, or while you will be away.
