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Most sprinkler repairs are small jobs: a broken head, a clogged nozzle, a leaking valve or a cut wire. HomeAdvisor puts a typical pro repair at $137 to $422, and many head and nozzle fixes are easy DIY.
October 4, 2026
A smart sprinkler controller adjusts watering to the weather or soil moisture. It usually pays off if your lawn gets more water than it needs, especially with a utility rebate, but saves little if you already water carefully.
September 17, 2026
A backflow test checks that the device keeping sprinkler water out of your drinking water still works. Many utilities require one every year by a certified tester; a typical test costs about $70–$90, plus any local filing fee.
September 10, 2026
Water your lawn in the early morning, roughly 5–9 a.m., when less is lost to evaporation and grass dries quickly. Most lawns need about 1 inch of water a week, rain included, applied in 1–2 deep waterings rather than daily sprinkles.
September 5, 2026
Most homeowners pay about $1,600–$3,600 for an installed in-ground sprinkler system, or roughly $500–$1,000 per zone, per HomeAdvisor. Yard size, zone count, head types, trenching and local labor rates drive the final price.
August 30, 2026
Winterize before the first hard freeze: shut off the water, switch the controller off, then drain or blow out the lines with compressed air (never above 80 psi for PVC or 50 psi for poly pipe). HomeAdvisor puts a pro blowout at about $100–$250.
August 24, 2026
Use drip irrigation for beds, shrubs, trees and gardens, and sprinklers for lawns. Drip is over 90% efficient versus 50–70% for sprinklers, and EPA says it uses 20–50% less water. Many yards use both, on separate zones.
August 18, 2026
