Here’s a Home Maintenance Task you should tackle in June: Service Your Sprinklers!

Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. But don’t worry; the folks at realtor.com want to make it as easy on you as possible. Here’s one that can make a big difference to whether or not you keep your garden growing through the summer months: Service Your Sprinklers.

You should service your yard’s irrigation system to save water, prevent damage to your landscaping, and reduce standing water.

Shortcut: Make sure your sprinklers are programmed to follow any local water rationing regulations, and program your system to optimal summer use settings to keep the landscape looking fresh.

all in the pros: If you don’t know what kind of maintenance your sprinkler system needs, a pro will take it on for $95 to $123.

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