As temperatures drop and lawns go dormant, many homeowners unknowingly set themselves up for trouble come spring.

Step 1: Shut off the irrigation water supply. Locate the shut-off valve, which is typically in a green box in your yard close to the water meter. Turn the valve so it's perpendicular to the pipe to ...

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If stepping across your yard suddenly feels squishy and wrong, there's a reason, and knowing the likely culprits is the key ...