How to Install a low cost lawn sprinkler with This Old House

Watch this video to learn how to install a low cost lawn sprinkler systerm.

Steps:

1. Use long string to determine number and location of sprinkler heads.

2. Dig hole for sprinkler head, shovel topsoil onto a tarp; save sod for replacement later.

3. Hold sprinkler head in place and partially backfill around it with excavated topsoil.

4. Add gravel around sprinkler head and male quick-connect fitting.

5. Set protective ring and cover over male quick-connect fitting.

6. Add more topsoil to hole, then patch around the sprinkler head with saved sod.

7. Attach garden hose to sprinkler head using quick-connect fitting.

8. Turn on water and adjust spray-range of sprinkler.