Q Can you tell me about automatic lawn sprinkler systems? I'm thinking of investing in one, but I hate to see systems watering when it's raining or has just rained. Is there one that doesn't do that?

Long summer days are for relaxing, not watering the yard. The Rain Bird In-Ground Automatic Sprinkler System offers the luxury of set-and-forget convenience. Simply program the 6 sprinklers to take ...

Inventors began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. These systems started out as pipes with holes drilled in them. When a fire occurred, the water was turned on to control the fire.