Easier-to-Connect Irrigation Fittings

Family Handyman

Soften the Tubes

I’ve found that connecting plastic irrigation tubing to barbed fittings can be tough on my hands. To make the job easier, I use an electric teakettle to pour boiling water onto the tubing. This softens the tubing, making it easier to push onto the fittings. — Susan Hare

Learn how to install an irrigation system in your yard.