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, ...

Hayden Lake, Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls are just some of the cities already implementing it. Installing a backflow prevention valve can be costly. “To install one if you don’t have one already, it ...

As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.

For $0.80 to $7, or just $2 per square foot on average, fire sprinkler system costs are worth the benefit of fire protection for the home’s occupants. The cost to install a sprinkler system depends on ...

Before the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare your home for winter, starting with your sprinkler system. Drew from All Seasons Outdoor spoke with us about why ...

Multipurpose residential fire sprinkler systems combine fire sprinklers with a home's plumbing, which means that a plumber can often install both. And with the 2009 International Residential Code ...

The issue of sprinkler-system backflow prevention is a complicated one, but for most Longview residents, it boils down to one thing: A costly headache of home ownership. A public hearing earlier this ...

TWIN FALLS • Does your sprinkling system connect to your potable water? Then you may need to have a backflow device installed, maintained and tested annually by a certified backflow tester. The city ...