It started in a small area to turn yellowish brown and is completely dead in a good size area. The rest of the lawn is nice and green.
This can be either fungus or grabs. These articles may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htm
I think I might have rust on my grass. What is it? How do you get rid of it?
I suggest you contact your local extension office (found under gov't in your phone book) since rust is usually caused by a fungus, they will be able to help you find out exactly what you have and be able suggest the best options to control the problem. This article will give some background info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/yellow-rose-leaves.htm
Our new sod is turning brown in spots. Any suggestions?
This is generally a sign that the new sod is not making good contact with the soil below in spots. You may need to roll the sod again so that it makes a good contact. I would also increase watering to the lawn, to help encourage root growth.
I believe that I have an abundance of water problems in my front yard, as large glacier-type fungus grow by my sprinkler heads and also inside the box where the water meter is located near the front edge of lawn. How can I rid my lawn of these 'creatures' other than digging up all the areas where I find them? I did this twice already and they keep coming back. I did add some organic lawn soil to the areas after removing the 'creatures'. Was this a bad idea?
Your best bet would be to dig as much of the fungus out as possible and treat the area with a fungicide. Repeat with the fungicide treatment once a week or two for a few months after this. Yes, placing the organic lawn soil to the area probably helped them grow back as they need organic material to grow in.
If you have not read it, this article will also help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm
Lawn is 2 years old. This year we are loaded with lawn mushrooms. They are growing in areas that are dry and constant sun. This has been a very dry summer. What can we do to eliminate them?
I would treat the lawn with a fungicide. That should kill them. This article will have other suggestions as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm
I have babysat our son's female dog and after a week there are extensive urine spots on the lawn. Is there a way that I can make sure the lawn comes back? This now is over and dog has gone home.
I would overwater that area to wash out the excess nitrogen, which is what causes urine spots to go brown. This will allow the grass to regrow.
I'm using a fertilize program but the lawn is yellow.
This is normally an indicator that the lawn has gone dormant, which indicates that it may not be getting enough water. Consider increasing the water.
If you think the lawn may be getting enough water, you may be over fertilizing, which is burning the lawn. Back off some on the fertilizer if you feel the lawn is watered well enough.