Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

We turn this week to mechanical issues, but not the kind related to your setup or your swing. Our focus is sprinkler systems. Fairways have them. Front lawns, too. And while these systems vary in ...

Check for leaks. Look for dripping faucets, showerheads, sprinklers, and other fixtures. Also check for toilets with silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring into the tank and seeing if it ...