How to winterize a toilet so it won't freeze & break. When closing a cottage for the winter if you don't drain all the water from a toilet it will freeze, expand and break. This is how I've been doing it for years and never had any issues! #cottagerenovation #cottagelife #cottagetime #cottagereno #winterizing #winterhouse #logcabin #loghome #loghomeliving #plumberlife #plumber #plumbingtips #diyrepairs #diytips #diyhouseprojects #homemaintenance #handymanservices #handymanlife #handyman #muskoka