Freeze Proof Faucet

Maintain lawn-care equipment

Mowing your lawn can be done a lot of different ways, but there are some things you need to do to get it in optimum shape and keep it looking good year-round.

Here are some of our favourite tips.

* First of all, keep your lawn equipment in good working order. Inspect and make any repairs before each mowing season begins, and about halfway through the season as well. Monthly maintenance also might be required. A sharp mower blade is very important. It will help you get the job done quickly and will prevent damage to the lawn itself.

* When using power lawn equipment, wear eye protection, long pants and gloves, and protect yourself from the sun. Boots or other heavy-duty shoes also are a good idea.

* The height of your lawn needs to change through the growing season. As it starts to grow in the spring, it might be cut lower - not scalped, just lower. As it grows during the season, slowly raise the blade level so that in the heat of the summer, the grass blades are higher. This actually shades the ground and keeps it from drying out so quickly, encouraging a thick, lush lawn. As a rule, you never should cut more than a third of the total length of the grass blades off in a mowing. So if you miss a mow, cut it a little higher and then come back in a few days and lower the blade to the optimum level.

* The choice of grass is a personal one, from among the choices that grow well in your area of the country. Check your local agriculture department for its recommendations.

* Feed your lawn with either a good-quality commercial fertilizer or an organic lawn food. You can have your soil tested by the agriculture department as well to find out exactly what nutrients are needed.

Regular feeding, watering and mowing will keep weeds out of your lawn. Your lawn is a valuable asset to your home, so take good care of it, and the benefits will go back into your pocket.

Q: I have a faucet in my backyard that freezes every winter. It comes through the wall of my laundry room, so I have access to it. Is there any way to prevent this from happening every year? - N.R.

A: You can replace it with a freeze-proof faucet. These are made so that the valve, which currently is located outside your home, is put at the back of the faucet and would be located inside the house when you finish the installation. This would mean that as long as your house is warm, the pipe wouldn't freeze. You should have little trouble putting this in, since the inside wall is in your laundry room. Good luck!

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