We may earn a commission from links on this page. It is truly luxurious to have a garden where sprinklers and drip irrigation are already present, but that’s not the case for most people with gardens.

Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; PEX vs. copper; repairing stripped screw holes. Lee Gilliam travels to Austin, Texas to help a homeowner add drip line to her existing sprinkler spray head ...

A sprinkler system is one of the most convenient, effective ways to keep your lawn healthy year after year. Their “set and forget” nature frees up valuable time, and they can even save you money in ...

Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system? A: A drip system is relatively easy to install because ...

Having water in your yard where you need it is a real blessing. Remember, people used to have to carry it by hand. But come winter, those hoses, pipes, and valves are susceptible to the cold. As the ...

To help their lawns thrive, and to avoid mistakes everyone makes when watering their lawn, many homeowners choose to install sprinkler systems. These systems work by dispensing the perfect amount of ...

WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...