Voronezh residents told how to prepare the cottage for winter

Residents of Voronezh and the region should complete the preparation of country houses for the cold before the onset of stable frosts. First of all, it is necessary to take care of water supply, heating, roof and garden plot.

If in winter no one will use the cottage, you need to block the water and drain it from the pipes, boiler, pump and toilet bowl. The frozen liquid expands and can damage equipment. Hoses and watering tanks should also be released from water and removed for storage.

Before leaving, it is important to check the heating system. If the house will not be heated, water from it must be drained or used provided for the equipment non-freezing coolant. The septic tank is preserved taking into account its design and recommendations of the manufacturer: some plastic containers cannot be left empty due to the risk of deformation or surfacing with high groundwater levels.

The roof should be inspected for damage, and the gutters should be cleaned of leaves. In the house, it is recommended to remove food and debris, ventilate the rooms and close the gaps through which rodents can penetrate. Furniture is better covered with fabric, so that condensation does not accumulate under the coating.

On the site, you need to remove diseased leaves and plant residues, protect young trees from rodents and prepare heat-loving plants for the cold. It is also worth checking the greenhouse, cleaning and drying the garden equipment.

In autumn, summer residents can reduce the number of Spanish slugs: pests and their masonry hide under boards, stones and other objects on the ground. Found masonry recommended to destroy using gloves.

Before leaving, you should check the locks and windows, remove valuables and, if possible, agree with neighbors on periodic supervision of the site.