Start by laying sod along any walkways, sidewalks and driveways near your house. This will give you a straight edge and keep you from having to do any patchwork until the end. Apply a strip of sod on one side of the area you're covering, and place another strip on the other side. Keep laying the sod in this pattern until you reach the middle. As with brick-laying, alternate between full and half-pieces of sod at the beginning of each row. By staggering the rolls of sod like this, you'll avoid creating unsightly "seams" across your yard.
Helpful Tip
For best results, lay sod during the proper time during growing season based on your area and climate. Ask your sod supplier when's the best time to get started based on your specific locale.
To join sections of sod, put the ends of the pieces up against each other instead of overlapping. Overlapping can leave gaps or stretched pieces — both of which will later lead to lawn blemishes. On inclines, keep the sod in place with wooden or biodegradable pegs until it takes root.