The Internet is filled with advice on how to replace sprinkler heads. Why? Because sprinkler heads get broken ALL THE TIME. What if when you replace your next broken sprinkler head, you could dramatically reduce the likelihood of another break in the future? I know it sounds like sorcery, but it is actually very easy to do with the creation of a simple swing joint. Whether you are installing a new sprinkler / drip system and want to avoid breaks, or you are replacing a single broken sprinkler head, this article and video will walk you through how to replace sprinkler heads to make them very resistant to breakage. The technique shown here is also great if you need to slightly relocate a sprinkler head. Read More
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The Most Essential Landscaping Tools
Last spring and summer I spent an unspeakable amount of time re-landscaping our front yard. This ordeal was captured, in part, so Home Fixated fans could learn from my many “educational opportunities.” If you’d like to see how I pickaxed, shoveled and jackhammered my way through those months, have a look at our Yard Wars re-landscaping article 1 and article 2, along with the crowning jewel when we documented how to tile a new front walkway. One thing I learned very quickly is that in landscape work, using the right tool can be the difference between miserable, multi-week, agonizing work and far less agonizing, multi-hour work. If you’re getting ready to tackle a garden or landscaping project, read on to get the scoop on the most essential landscaping tools to maximize your results and minimize the anguish. Read More