DIY LAWN STRIPER

Take your lawn to the next level with a lawn striper. It's easy to make and will make your grass look like a big league field.
What you'll need to build your own:
3" PVC
2 knock out plug caps
2 Eye bolts
2 lock nuts
2 carabiners
Sand/Cement/Or Pea Gravel to fill the PVC
Superglue to secure caps

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

I think this is the best diy striper I’ve seen. I made one last year and it stuck out on the side so much I could mow next to my fence and house. Also I like the quick disconnect! Very convenient!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy! I've tried some different designs, and this is the one I've used for the last 5 years. I always look forward to your vids, keep them coming!

[@Lanaman400]

I’ve just seen this video! Daaaaaaaaaaaam! Those stripes are banging, we can see them all the way in the UK, I gotta try that! Awesome! Should get that patented my friend 😳, absolute genius 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳👍🏾

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and the kind words. Cheers!

[@madhanrajc1846]

This is how, when a simple DIY saves hundreds of dollars. Awesome job. BTW nicely maintained lawn.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy!!

[@MrFaulk-pn9ef]

I have been looking at striping designs for the past 3 years. This is the one!!!! It has to work!.....I built my mower attachment today...I recently got a Ryobi battery powered mower because it was basically given to me for free so I didn’t even hesitate to start making adjustments to it. I really hope that it works....I’ve watched your video 10x in anticipation and living the striping game vicariously through you. I can only hope to replicate these magnificent stripes. Thank you for sharing your lawn care tips, tricks and builds. Hoping to accomplish this summer: 1) Thick Thick Thick KGB & Rye mix 2) A level lawn 3) 2.5” mowing height 4) Striping game dominating like this video Thanks for the motivation and Inspiration!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Jay, I admire your dedication and I thank you for watching my video. I just finished filming a video on how to make this lawn striper and it will be on KZbin in the next few days. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

[@CP-kb1du]

2024 Summer thank you ...5 STARS

[@klarkammerman7096]

Nice! First time I've seen a diy striper kit on a push mower. I am super excited to try it out!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Klark! It’s easy to build and lays down some awesome stripes.

[@klarkammerman7096]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 I've always tried to stripe my lawn with my mower, but without something like this they just don't stand out very well. Looking forward to building one!

[@suzabakingbaked7975]

I was literally trying to think of a way to not have the end caps. I was about to spend $50 and 3 hours on the chore. Thanks man

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Nice! I agree, I don't like the cap that goes over the end. Thanks for watching!

[@DadStuff247]

This thing is a beast. The one I had I couldn't back up with. I will be making one of these for sure this season. Great video

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, buddy! I'm going to make a video on how to build the striper this spring. It's super easy and stripes better than my greensmaster!

[@HarlyGuy13]

You just saved me a couple hundred bucks. Can’t imagine getting much better results than this!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Awesome!! I'm glad to hear it! I've tried the Toro Striping Kit and I didn't like it nearly as much. Enjoy your beautiful stripes!

[@sonicboom2000]

What is cut height of your grass?

[@unboxinghype813]

This looks like the best and easiest method I’ve seen. I think I’ll go with your design

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

It really is easy. PVC, 2 knock out plug caps, 2 eye bolts, 2 lock nuts, 2 carabiners, and some super glue and you will be set!

[@unboxinghype813]

Lakehouse Lawn Care thanks I’m on my way!

[@tyronemiller8016]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 how much weight is in your striper?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I’m not exactly sure but I’m guessing about 10 pounds. It is filled with Pea gravel.

[@tyronemiller8016]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 ok. Thanks.

[@DeadRedRider]

So simple and functional. Down right brilliant.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Red Rider!

[@brennantanner3825]

This is a great DIY striper. Simple and I love the ability to take it off. I just built one today and attached it to my Ego electric mower and I finally have those golf course stripes. I have subscribed and look forward to your future videos.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hey, Brennan! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Enjoy those sweet stripes!

[@cameronbommer]

brennan tanner where did you attach onto the ego?

[@brennantanner3825]

@@cameronbommer I took of the back wheels and attached via two spring hooks. One on the hub and one on the striper. It doesn't effect mobility and I can still take it off and put it on easy enough.

[@cameronbommer]

brennan tanner great! Thanks!

[@Striperman]

Great idea and it works awesome. You get the stamp of approval for both the stripes and the DIY lawn striper from Striperman lol :)

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Striperman!! This is like Michael Jordan telling me he approves of my jumpshot!

[@Striperman]

Haha love it 😂👍💚🦸

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

I wonder if your diy stripper would work on a riding mower? Your lawn is beautiful, great job! Thanks, John

[@maxwell6774]

If big enhough, sure! I would go 4 inch or more PVC

[@faithjones9157]

Great job 😊

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Faith!

[@michaelnewton8048]

I have never used a striping kit, but mowed professionally for around 12 years. I had clients tell me their yard looked like velvet when I was done. A tip for striping when you don't have a kit is to double cut your yard. You notice a huge difference in the stripes after the second cutting. If you are using a riding mower or commercial walk behind, do your second cutting with the deck in the transport position.

[@shawndhaliwal2220]

I love this video Awesome!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Shawn!!

[@kylemitchell4665]

“Killer boots man!”

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

haha thanks, buddy!! You mean to tell me you've had an extra pair of gloves this whole time?!

[@movingforward1981]

Great idea, I might give that a go for this year

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! I’m going to make a video in the next few weeks about how to build this lawn striper.

[@movingforward1981]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 can’t wait I’ll be in the front row to watch it :-) so you prefer the shorter cut of the back lawn or longer cut of your front lawn ?

[@jeremyespinoza279]

Could you use with a earthwise reel mower?

[@Jeff-ik3hn]

Great striping solution! Do you think a wider version would work with a riding mower? Do you happen to have any ideas for that?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jeff! I think it would definitely work for a riding mower. I envision a chain that would connect the eye bolts to the mower hitch with a carabiner. You wouldn’t be able to go in reverse, though. Thanks for watching!

[@troyd.521]

I’ve seen some like this and they roll instead of just get dragged. Which would produce better stripes?

[@franciscohuerta9860]

were you ger the caps?

[@TheLawnTools]

White Sox!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yeah buddy! That's where I caught the lawn bug.

[@freddyboy9157]

What do you think the total weight of your stripper is?

[@panamawes7282]

Love this but over here in TX we have big yards so I use a riding mower could I do this same thing to it?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

You could definitely do the same thing for your riding mower. You’d just have to figure out where to attach it to the back.

[@panamawes7282]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 so if I would drill some pilot holes it would work? Also how would the reverse be wouldnt it go under the mower

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, you wouldn’t be able to go in reverse with the striper on.

[@panamawes7282]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 what if I drill a pilot hole in the middle of the striper and use a eye bolt connect some type of rope and just pull it up when I need to reverse?

[@nashwanibrahim2348]

Can I stripe after mowing and bagging the clips? Like 2nd mow without the bag just the striper? BTW great DIY video

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes you can mow and then just stripe the grass with the mower off. The Striper doesn’t interfere with the bag though, so you can do both at the same time.

[@vizablue7070]

Lakeshore you are awesome. My husband does an amazing job doing our lawn and the neighbors as well, I was going to buy him a Toro Stripper but because of you and your amazing looking stripes, I’m going to make him one. Question though the loops what are they made of and how do I twist them, is there a shopping list, thanks in advance, you are The Man 👍🏼 Vanessa, Detroit

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hi Viza! Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it. The list of supplies needed is in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@lxiong1077]

Looks great!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you!

[@johnmiddleton726]

Could you use a 2” piece as opposed to 3? Thanks.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes you could. It won't be quite as heavy so the stripes won't be as defined but it will work. Your first time using it, you may want to make 2 passes over your stripes.

[@ericr78]

What do you recommend the length of the pipe should be? On yours it looks like each end is inside the rear wheels.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, I would keep it just inside the rear wheels. I measured from the middle of each wheel. Thanks for watching!

[@liquidsteel8131]

I think I could do this to my Craftsman mower. But Ihave to ask, can you no longer use the bagger and make nice stripes? Thanks for this video.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hey Kenny! Yes I’m sure you could attach this to your craftsman. It goes just below the bag, and the bag fits like normal.

[@1991pjc]

Do you prefer this striping or the hasqvarna actuator 3 part setup?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I’ve never used a husqvarna, actually. Is that what you use? Thanks for watching and commenting, WarCry!

[@1991pjc]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 I’m confused, aren’t you the one that made the “stripe like a boss” video?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

No, that’s a different video from someone else, but they also live by the water.

[@wethepeople3124]

Looks like the 18th hole at Augusta ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching.

[@Freezar1985]

What is the weight of your striper?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I haven’t weighed it but I’m guessing it’s about 15 pounds.

[@bobbyjoe739]

How high should I cut my grass to make the strips to stand out?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

It depends on your grass type. My grass is about 2.5 inches. Longer grass stripes better than short grass. If you go over it twice, the stripes really stand out.

[@242-f5u]

Did you weigh down the striper with anything, for example, fill with sand, or is it simply a hollow pvc pipe?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, it is filled with pea gravel. It needs weight to lay the grass down and make the stripes.

[@DUCKemz]

How does this build work for backing up? I have a corner or two near the kids playground.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

It doesn't back up as easily as a roller would, but it isn't bad. I've never had any issues with it. Thanks for watching!

[@ericw9860]

What about clippings ? Do they show ? Thank you

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

If you’re not cutting off more than 1/3 of the grass blade, the clippings won’t show. You can also use this with the bag on.

[@angelonegron3093]

Do you have to cut the grass first before using the striped?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

No you don’t. You could use it without the Mower even running if you wanted

[@angelonegron3093]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 so your saying I can cut the grass and use the stripper at the same time?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, you just mow like normal.

[@angelonegron3093]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 Thank you!!

[@Landon1122-y4d]

Does this work on any type of grass and any push mower?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, you can stripe any kind of grass! There should be a spot near the back flap on all mowers for an attachment point. Thanks for watching!

[@Sembrandolasemilla777]

Damn, you gave me an awesome idea !!!

[@marvinheaggans6951]

That’s some nice stuff player. You really nailed it. I’m on my way to the store to try and copy your blue print. I’ll respond back later.

[@victoryous1709]

This set up is 🔥 I made one following his direction. Worked like a mf champ!

[@Funexpected]

Well?

[@MatthewSmith-uf6tr]

How did you put the caps in??

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

The knockout caps fit inside the pvc, I just superglue them in place. Glue one, pour the sand or pea gravel into the pipe, then glue the other cap. Thanks for watching, Matt!

[@justinwood9723]

Nice, simple design! I put the eye hooks into the pipe with loose fitting nuts thinking the concrete would hold them firm, but I can still twist them. I haven’t got the chance to use it yet since it dried. Hopefully the eye hooks won’t pull out. You used tight fitting nuts?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Justin! Yes, I used lock nuts on the inside of the pvc. You would think the concrete would hold it in place. Good luck with your new striper! I love mine.

[@mitchhafen8976]

I just made this. How much does yours weigh? I think i need to add more weight.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Sweet! You will enjoy those nice stripes. Mine is filled with pea gravel. I'm not sure how much it weighs but i would guess 15 pounds.

[@SSGFL1]

What height you cutting that grass?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

2.5”

[@ashrafabdeljaber3929]

whats the mowing height you used

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

The height is 2.5”. Thanks for watching, Ashraf!

[@stevesimonetti9669]

Nice job..especially near the street keeping the stripes consistent in front of the tree. I’d have to keep the kid and his toy mower off the grass though...messes up the stripes!

[@mitchellandre268]

Hey there. Nice video. Any issues backing up?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hey Mitchell! It can be tricky to back up depending on the slope, but I’ve never had any issues. Thanks for watching!

[@suzabakingbaked7975]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 maybe a rope with lead up to the handle so you can just pull it up an inch or so as you need to. Maybe with another carabineer so you can just leave it attached?

[@DIRTYSANCHEZPSG]

For some odd reason I swear you had to lift and drop the roller each time. But its seems simple. So just leave it on and mow? Nothing to it?

[@ajwoodsatyahoocom]

Stripes look great man, I poked some holes in the back flap of my walking mower and zip tied 5lbs of weight plates on it. This is much more convenient.. I will make one like this. Where did you get the flat plug caps I haven’t seen those before?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Albert! They are called knockout plugs and I bought them at Lowe's.

[@adanarceo4636]

Hey brother, how do you run so many sprinklers at the time? You have special equipment or something?. I tried to run 6 of it and is not working like I wanted to work . Nice beautiful lawn, I hope I can get mine to that level of yours.👍

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! My sprinkler system has 2 zones and they each have 12 heads. I have a pump a 1.5 horsepower sprinkler pump that pulls the water out of the lake for my irrigation. If you aren't getting good pressure, you might have a broken pipe underground.

[@miklomorales4768]

What kind of grass do you have & where are you located?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I have a mix of Kentucky Bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. I am in the suburbs of Chicago. Thanks for watching!

[@miklomorales4768]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 You get lots of snow in the winter ?? I lived in Michigan and heard that Chicago is the same or worse

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

@@miklomorales4768 It depends on the year, but yes, we typically get a lot of snow and cold weather in the winter.

[@miklomorales4768]

Will you do a video on your lawn in fall in spring? It would be great. Good videos btw thanks for replying

[@arfurdaley6399]

Don’t you cut and stripe at the same time ?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

That is correct

[@arfurdaley6399]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 Why’s that ?

[@arfurdaley6399]

Ahhh unable to work out why 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bossko1986]

This looks spot on. I have 1 question when it comes to moving your mower back does the attachment get stuck in anyway?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Chris! It is a little challenging at times going backward, but I’ve never had any issues with it. Thanks for watching!

[@Bossko1986]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 I'll definitely be trying it here in the uk. Not sure if we have a 3inch pipe that has an insert but that's what's always put me off making one is the end caps that go outside instead of in lol. Would you say having just the 1 connection to the mower and the dragger in the center would work just as well as having one on each end like yours? I was thinking the only thing to do different was from the dragger add a 10inch thread with a hoop on the end that then I can click onto the mower, that way backing up it wouldn't be able to roll under the mower as the threaded rod will keep it solid.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Chris Boss it would be fine to have one connection in the middle. When backing up, it can’t roll under the mower because the wheels are in the way. You can order the end caps on Amazon, they’re called knockout caps. Good luck with your build! I just made one yesterday for my Brother in law.

[@amourmtungo623]

Thank you good job 👍

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I appreciate that, Amour! Have a great weekend!

[@FlashRomero]

I noticed yours does not roll like others I have seen. You stripes are definitely nicer though. Could it be because it drags instead rolling?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I think it lays the grass down a little more firmly and gives a more defined stripe than the rollers. Thanks for watching, Leonel.

[@livi2197]

I have a great idea that I think will work the best! Use a little common sense and ask yourself what makes our hair sit down? A Comb! So build a comb like structure built at an inward angle so it replicates combing your hair. This should be guaranteed to work the best. When I run a bunch of rubber tires over my hair it does nothing. But a simple comb lays it down.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Great idea! I know some people use a broom head as a striping device. Similar concept.

[@lukehibner8189]

Definitely convinced me to go build my own instead of buying a $100 toro kit!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Good luck with your build and thanks for watching!

[@lukehibner8189]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 turned out great! HD only had 2" wide pvc so I may have to go back at get 3". Not sure if the 2" wide gives me enough weight with peet gravel to really bend the grass. But works great!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Luke Hibner it will still get the job done. 3” will lay the grass down a little bit more, but either way will look good.

[@IncahootswithChrist]

I always wondered what happened to Pauly Shore... 'the weasels started a lawn care business buuuudee'

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 I’m livin in the biodome by the lake

[@zoezzzarko1117]

This comment is hilarious 🤣

[@franciscohuerta9860]

nicer stripes.

[@jonathonphelps108]

Nice

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you!

[@shanuization]

Legend

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

You are too kind!

[@frankieb8974]

Nice video! Is 4 inch pvc too big?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! The heavier the roller, the more defined stripes you will get. If you have a self propelled mower, be careful not to strip the gears with too much weight, though.

[@beezos24]

Great stuff for my cheap butt

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Haha thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Be careful of fungal diseases popping up in spring or fall w this mowing style. Or on lawns that are (over) watered w mal-adjusted sprinkler systems. Just fyi 💖

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Zoe

[@zoezzzarko1117]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 no problem. Love your work 😎✌😊

[@legitreview6980]

I can't understand lawn striping with a piece of PVC pipe? Your using a toro time master why not buy a toro striping kit? I use a mower I found in an alley that makes stripes like a boss

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hi, Rosa! That’s awesome that you have great stripes from a mower you found! I have a toro Greensmaster, but the highest I can cut with that mower is 1 inch and I can’t do that in the front yard because it’s too shaded for that height. The toro striping kit is over $100 and my striping kit cost me $10. The pvc bends the grass blades and makes awesome stripes when I use my rotary mower. Thanks for watching!