After 42 years of working in irrigation and landscape lighting, one of the things I still enjoy the most is meeting first-time homeowners. There’s something energizing about their curiosity — the way they want to learn, to do things right… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘irrigation’
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What I Tell Every New Tech on Their First Day
By Bob Carr, Founder of AskBobCarr.com — Serving Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia Since 1983 Some companies hand you a uniform and a checklist on Day One. Not us. When a new technician joins the TLC team, I sit down… Read More
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What I Recommend When Homeowners Ask, “Which Brand Do You Trust?”
Every time I walk a yard in Bowie, Crofton, Frederick, or Annapolis, sooner or later I hear the same question: “Bob, which sprinkler brand do you actually trust?” After 40+ years in this business, I’ve installed every major brand out… Read More
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What I’d Do Differently If I Was Starting My Yard From Scratch
After 40+ years walking thousands of yards in Bowie, Bethesda, Laurel, Crofton, and throughout the DMV, I’ve seen what works — and what causes nothing but headaches. And if I had to start my own yard from scratch tomorrow, there… Read More
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What Sets a $7,000 Job Apart From a $3,000 Job
When homeowners ask me, “Bob, why do some sprinkler systems cost $3,000 while others cost $7,000?” I tell them the same thing I’ve told thousands of folks in Bowie, Bethesda, Annapolis, and Upper Marlboro: “Because the price tag doesn’t tell… Read More
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A Side-by-Side Breakdown of the Most Popular Controllers
Every week, a homeowner in Bowie, Laurel, Crofton, or Rockville asks me: “Bob, which sprinkler controller should I buy?” It’s a good question — and with dozens of models out there, the options can be overwhelming. Do you go Wi-Fi?… Read More
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Why Watering at Night Is Killing Your Lawn
I get this one a lot: “Bob, I set my system to run at night so the water doesn’t evaporate. That’s better, right?” Sounds logical — but it’s actually one of the fastest ways to ruin your lawn. Here’s why… Read More
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What You Can Learn From a Failing Sprinkler System
Nobody likes a sprinkler system that doesn’t do its job. Maybe it runs, but the lawn still has brown spots. Maybe the heads barely pop up. Maybe you’re seeing puddles, wasted water, or higher bills with no payoff. But here’s… Read More
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What Happens When Contractors Cut Corners (And How to Spot It)
In this business, I’ve seen just about everything — the good, the bad, and the budget quotes that end in regret. And here’s what I can tell you: when a contractor cuts corners, you’re the one who pays for it…. Read More
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Why Overwatering Is Worse Than You Think (And How to Fix It)
Most people think the biggest lawn problem is not watering enough. But after 42 years walking yards across Maryland — from Columbia to Crofton, Bowie to Bethesda — I can tell you: “Overwatering is worse than you think. It causes… Read More