Here's what I do. Put gas water heater on pilot, shut off ice maker, shut off irrigation timer. Shut water off at valve outside of house. Turn outside faucet on to release pressure then shut faucet off. When I come back I turn water on at valve outside house, open outside faucet to ensure flow and pressure. Turn water heater normal setting from pilot, turn ice maker back on, turn irrigation timer on. Next I check pressure at back of house. Then I look for leaks under all cabinets, washer fittings, and toilets fittings. Why do I check for leaks? Once pressure off fitting and if the are old and deteriorated they may start to drip and later spring leak. This could happen any time if house 10 years old or older IMO.
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