Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Setup for Beginners
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Fall Home Prep Checklist: Winterize Irrigation, Prevent Leaks & Light the Early Nights
Big Frog’s Fall Home Prep: Our Smart Picks to Protect, Prevent & Glow-Up
Shorter days, cooler nights, and… surprise frosts. Fall is the perfect time to protect what matters, prevent costly emergencies, and make your outdoor spaces cozy again. Here’s a curated, homeowner-friendly checklist—every item links right to Big Frog Supply.
1) Shield your sprinkler backflow & exposed plumbing
- DekoRRA Insulated Pouch – 602 (popular backflow size)
- DekoRRA Insulated Pouch – 602 (Dark Tan)
- DekoRRA Insulated Pouch – 610 (for larger valves/meters)
- Faux Rock & Valve Covers (hide & protect gear with a clean look)
- How-to: Freeze-Protecting Your Pressure Vacuum Breaker
2) Stop winter leaks before they wreck your house
Add whole-home protection with a smart shutoff, then drop puck sensors where leaks start.
- Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff & Detectors – Shop the Collection (3/4", 1", 1-1/4")
- Flo by Moen 3/4" Shutoff (900-001FLO)
- Flo by Moen 1" Shutoff (900-006)
- Flo by Moen 1-1/4" Shutoff (900-002)
- Moen Smart Leak Detector – 3-Pack (920-005)
- Moen Leak Detector Extension Cable – 6 ft (920-006)
- Flo by Moen Brass Union Nut – 3/4" (935-012)
3) Give outside faucets a cold-weather upgrade
Swap in freezeless wall faucets (great for shoulder-season car washes, pet baths, and holiday clean-ups).
- Woodford Freezeless Wall Faucets – Shop Woodford
- Woodford Model 17 Freezeless (example size)
- Woodford Model 22 Hot/Cold Freezeless
- Hose & Yard Hydrant Accessories
4) Back up your sump pump (power fails love a good storm)
- Liberty StormCell 441 Battery Backup
- Liberty SJ10A Water-Powered Backup (with Alarm)
- How to Install the Liberty SJ10 (Guide)
- Shop All Sump Pumps
5) Refresh the glow: landscape lighting for shorter days
Warm LEDs, reliable transformers, and weatherproof connections keep paths safe and patios welcome.
- Vista Outdoor Lighting – Fixtures & Transformers
- WAC Landscape Lighting – Architect-grade
- Unique Lighting Systems – Pro Brass & Accessories
- MR16 LED Lamps – Choose Your Beam & Color
- 12-Gauge Low-Voltage Landscape Wire – 250 ft (Paige)
6) Holiday-proof your power connections
Bonus: Cordless table lamps for cozy patios
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