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Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

A sprinkler system can be worth it to automate your lawn's water flow, but may not recoup the installation cost when you sell. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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 ...

According to the EPA, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with at least 30% of this amount being used outdoors, mainly for landscaping irrigation. This amounts to ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Getting a lush, green lawn sometimes requires a bit of help. This is where a lawn sprinkler system, be it an energy-saving smart sprinkler system or a more traditional setup, comes into the picture by ...

In order to maintain a lush, healthy lawn, you’re going to need to keep your grass properly watered with a dedicated lawn sprinkler, as well as a timer to control its operation. These handy sprinkler ...