Abstract: An irrigation control system is disclosed. The irrigation control system can include an irrigation controller configured to intercept commands sent from a control unit of an irrigation system to one or more valves of the irrigation system. The irrigation control system can also include a master control valve configured to be disposed on a water supply line upstream of the one or more valves. A communications system comprising one or more processors can be configured to receive data from the master control valve over a communications network, the data related to a flow of water through the water supply line. The communications system can be configured to transmit information to the irrigation controller, the information comprising at least one of: current weather conditions, local water control restrictions, local moisture content, location of the irrigation system, user-defined limits, and flow rate of water through the irrigation system.

Abstract: A reel housing enclosing a reel assembly includes an access panel, wherein opening or removal of the access panel allows access to the interior of the housing. The exterior surface of the access panel is decorated with facial indicia so that the access panel resembles the face of an animal or character. The exterior surface of the housing has a color design to visually enhance the depiction of the animal or character.

Abstract: A reel housing enclosing a reel assembly includes an access panel, wherein opening or removal of the access panel allows access to the interior of the housing. The exterior surface of the access panel is decorated with facial indicia so that the access panel resembles the face of an animal or character. The exterior surface of the housing has a color design to visually enhance the depiction of the animal or character.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying works of art is disclosed. In one embodiment, a display unit is used to display artwork. The display unit is comprised of at least one overlay section set having at least two overlay sections. It also has at least one clip for securing said overlay sections together. The display unit has at least one securing platform to support said overlay section set.

Abstract: A reel housing enclosing a reel assembly includes an access panel, wherein opening or removal of the access panel allows access to the interior of the housing. The exterior surface of the access panel is decorated with facial indicia so that the access panel resembles the face of an animal or character. The exterior surface of the housing has a color design to visually enhance the depiction of the animal or character.