The temperatures have been unusually low and pipes in the home froze for 5 days so far, making the house unusable as a short term rental. 

Try putting in honeywell 9000 thermostats in-between guests.You can lock in a temperature range they have to stay in.Have your system serviced if it hasn't been in the last 12 months.You don't want the guest to put utilities in their name for 90 days.

We installed a temperature sensor on the furnace and noiseaware on a property.

Next, set the temperature to about 60 degrees and every 6-8 hours turn it up by 10 degrees to allow the thaw to happen gradually. 

My job is more with cranes erecting large buildings in Boston placing the columns and beams, welding and such.

Needless to say I did not buy one as our temperature regularly gets down to -20.

- Set temperature schedules based on occupancy.Savings Insight: - Smart thermostats can learn your habits and adjust settings for optimal efficiency

No pinhole leaks, cracks from expansion, or long wait times for glue to cure in freezing temperatures.

- Durable: Resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations.Considerations: - Limited Refinishing: Similar to laminate, it has limitations on refinishing.4.

Many water districts still don't allow this, alas my houses are in 1 area, in 2012 the water district canceled our water "use" rights and welded a cap on our well. $13k later we had a water line.