Top 37 Sprinkler Systems Projects

1. 1. Watering the Lawn: Zones and Other Basics

   DIY experts discuss everything related to installing a home-irrigation system.

2. 2. Sprinkler System Design Tips (01:43)

   

   Get top performance with the right design and placement of sprinkler heads.

3. 3. How To Install Irrigation: Pipes and Fittings

   

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   Growing a gorgeous lawn is easy with good irrigation. Create a great home irrigation system with smart planning and a working knowledge...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Install a Pop-Up Continuous Sprayer Sprinkler Head

   

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   Modify an existing irrigation system with these easy-to-follow steps for installing a sprinkler head.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How To Wire the Electric Controller for a Sprinkler System

   

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   The electronic controller is the brain behind the irrigation system. Learn how to wire it to a sprinkler system.

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. The Right Way to Water a Lawn

   The DIY Network experts offer tips on watering your lawn to ensure even coverage. Learn the differences between rotary and oscillating ...

7. 7. How to Install a Sprinkler System

   

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   Installing an underground sprinkler system requires some work, but it makes watering the yard as simple as flipping a switch.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 8. Sprinkler Head Types

   DIY experts discuss the different types of sprinkler head types and the pros and cons of each.

9. 9. Tips for Adding Front Yard Value

   DIY experts discuss how neatly kept sod and plants, unique rock features, shade trees and the addition of a sprinkler system will build...

10. 10. Installing Irrigation: From Start to Finish

    

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    You can create a home irrigation system with a working knowledge of system components and sprinkler types as well as sprinkler head opt...

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Watering Lawn and Plants (01:00)

    

    Here's a crash course on watering lawns and plants.

12. 12. How to Install a Microsprayer Sprinkler Head System

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    Like drip irrigation, a microsprayer system can be quite useful in a waterwise garden. The nozzle spray patterns and watering amounts c...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Tips for Watering Lawn in Summer

    The gardening experts at the DIY Network urge you to consider everything from soil properties to watering equipment when considering ho...

14. 14. How To Fine-Tune a Sprinkler

    

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    After a lawn irrigation system has been tested and run, it's time to fine-tune the sprinkler patterns.

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. Backyard Makeover (03:24)

    

    The Andersons hope to gain home equity with a $34,000 backyard makeover.